RN-Obstetrics

UnityPoint Health • Fort Dodge, IA

78d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) position in the Obstetrics Unit at UnityPoint Health is a part-time role requiring 48 hours per pay period, with rotating 12-hour day and night shifts. UnityPoint Health is recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare, emphasizing the importance of team members and offering a competitive Total Rewards program that includes various benefits tailored to different life stages. The organization is committed to fostering a culture of belonging and providing support and development opportunities for its employees.

Requirements

• Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing required.
• Current RN Licensure in State of Iowa or applicable compact state.
• CPR, ACLS (L&D Staff), NRP, STABLE (Nursery Staff), Fetal Monitoring (L&D Staff), and 2 hours annual stroke education required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and monitors total physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs of adult, adolescent and neonate patients.
• Develops and maintains an individualized, professionally modified plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and the patient/significant other.
• Provides nursing care in accordance with nursing standards and the patient's plan of care.
• Assesses and plans for discharge needs, evaluates educational needs of patients and significant others, and implements appropriate teaching protocols.
• Communicates with other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
• Participates in unit operations, supporting goals of the Nursing unit and maintaining awareness of resource utilization.
• Engages in non-direct patient care activities including educational activities, performance improvement activities, and committee participation.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and the ability to function under stressful situations.
• Assists physicians with procedures in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Well-Baby Nursery, and Intensive Care Nursery.
• Circulates for cesarean sections and provides post-operative care.
• Circulates and/or scrubs for vaginal deliveries.
• Demonstrates knowledge of fetal monitoring and intervenes appropriately.
• Demonstrates knowledge of epidural management.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in a safe environment that reduces the likelihood of medical errors.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree