What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Women's Services position at Andalusia Health?
Description
Join Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, an 88-bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital that has earned chest pain and heart failure accreditations, and designation as a Baby-Friendly hospital. Andalusia delivers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient specialty services while embracing a shared commitment to patient safety and high-quality care. Grow your career with Andalusia, where we value your contributions to the community we serve.
Full Time RN - $15,000 Sign On Bonus
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Women's Services provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Women's Services unit, including obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care. The RN utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety in accordance with hospital policies and nursing standards.
Essential Functions
- Provides direct patient care in the obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery units
- Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans for mothers and infants
- Monitors fetal heart tones, vital signs, and patient status throughout labor and postpartum
- Administers medications, performs procedures, and assists physicians with exams and deliveries
- Educates patients and families on postpartum care, infant care, breastfeeding, and discharge instructions
- Documents all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly
- Participates in emergency response situations, including neonatal resuscitation and postpartum hemorrhage
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and facilitate discharge planning
- Maintains a safe and clean environment in compliance with infection control standards
- Participates in staff training, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Strong clinical knowledge in obstetric and neonatal care
- Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments
- Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) and fetal monitoring systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient and family interactions
- Ability to prioritize tasks and respond quickly to emergencies
- Knowledge of infection control practices and safety protocols
- Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care
Qualifications
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
License/Certification
- Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) as required per facility policy
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as required per facility policy
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) as required per facility policy
- Fetal Monitoring Certification as required per facility policy
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) as required per facility policy
Experience
- Minimum of six (6) months of obstetrical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred