What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse OB position at Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.?
Requisition Title
Registered Nurse OB
Requisition ID
2026-37297
Category
Nursing
Job Locations
US-KY-Middlesboro
Community
MIDDLESBORO APPALACHIAN REG. HOSP.
Posted Date
2/20/2026
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Department
Labor & Delivery Room
Shift
Night Shift
Facility/Process Level : Location
US-KY-Middlesboro
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL
www.arh.org
Facility/Process Level : Postal Code
40965
Facility/Process Level : Address
3600 Cumberland Ave
Registered Nurse OB
Requisition ID
2026-37297
Category
Nursing
Job Locations
US-KY-Middlesboro
Community
MIDDLESBORO APPALACHIAN REG. HOSP.
Posted Date
2/20/2026
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Department
Labor & Delivery Room
Shift
Night Shift
Facility/Process Level : Location
US-KY-Middlesboro
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL
www.arh.org
Facility/Process Level : Postal Code
40965
Facility/Process Level : Address
3600 Cumberland Ave
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- Associate's Degree Required
- Registered Nurse. Required
- BLS upon hire Required
- De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire Required
- Driver's License required
- Responsible for preparation of and interpretation of client plans of care and systematic assessments/reassessments.
- Responsible for performing nursing treatments, procedures and total client care in accordance with established agency and
nursing care standards. - Responsible for communicating pertinent client assessments/reassessments finding to physician.
- Responsible for initiating referrals to other health care organizations and community services based on identified client needs and
physician orders. - Able to travel to client residences in inclement weather and provide nursing care in varying environmental situations.
Responsibilities:
- Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation of plan of care, evaluate and adjust plan of care utilizing critical thinking skills
- The performance of other nursing acts which are authorized or limited by the board, and which are consistent either with American Nursing’s Association Standards of Practice or with Standards of Practice established by nationally accepted organizations of registered nurses.
- Care, counsel health teaching and promotion, utilizes Teach Back methodology as affirmation of comprehension
- The administration of medication, intravenous therapy and treatment as prescribed by a LIP
- Supervision, delegation and follow-through to other personnel in the performance of activities relating to nursing care.
- Mentors and precepts students and orient new staff as assigned
- Reports up chain of command Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager/House Nurse Coordinator pertinent information
- Participates on various teams, committees or performance improvement initiatives
- Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers and self
- Participates in Discharge Planning and Transition of Care (able to define pt needs)
- Serves as a patient advocate and escalates patient related concerns timely
- Timely documents pertinent findings in medical record
- Assist patients in performing activities of daily living and functions as an active team member
- Assumes responsibility for personnel professional development
- Utilizes effective communication skills and active listening, exhibits compassionate and empathetic attitude
- Practices Hands Off communication utilizing SBAR; Performs Bedside Shift reporting utilizing SBAR (unless contradicted)
- Functions as a positive influence, role model and adheres to professional code of conduct
- Respects dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to patients
- Refer to Special Addendum and Staff Nurse Position Description
- Performs other job duties as assigned.