Western Missouri Medical Center is Hiring an OB Graduate Nurse (Nights) Near Warrensburg, MO
OB Graduate Nurse
REPORTS TO: Department Manager or Director
DEPARTMENT: Obstetrics
JOB SUMMARY
A staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional RN who directs and/or performs nursing care to patients assigned to his/her team within the scope of his/her license. The staff RN is responsible to the charge nurse on the unit to which he/she is assigned. This RN must effectively prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrate appropriate assessment and knowledge of fetal monitoring.
Demonstrate ability to assist providers with procedures in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn Nursery.
Implement patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient’s optimal level of function and documents according to policy.
Demonstrate positive customer service relations.
Routinely participate in Quality Improvement projects and encourage department to continuously improve.
Assist co-workers as needed/requested.
Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other essential duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
Currently licensed to practice as a professional registered nurse in the state of Missouri or be eligible to practice as a graduate nurse in the State of Missouri.
This individual should be knowledgeable regarding growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in the following stages of life: Babyhood, adolescence, early adulthood, and middle age.
Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
Current BLS required.
Current ACLS or obtain within 6 months of hire.
Current NRP or obtain within 6 months of hire.
Current Basic Fetal Monitor Course or obtain within 9 months of hire.