What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, OB Nights - Full Time position at CAMERON HEALTH?
Cameron Hospital is a 25-bed, independent, not-for-profit facility that proudly serves Angola and Steuben County. We’ve been a cornerstone of this community and the surrounding area in northeast Indiana dating back to 1926. Over the years, we’ve helped generation after generation of area residents enjoy better health and live comfortably. Today, Cameron Hospital has grown into something more than a simple community hospital. Filled with advanced equipment and skilled specialists, Cameron is a modern, high-tech facility that provides advanced diagnostics, a variety of specialties and cutting-edge treatment options that are combined with highly personalized and compassionate care.
DEPARTMENT: Obstetrics
JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse - OB
SHIFT: FTE 0.9 (72 hours bi-weekly),Nights (12-hour shifts 5p-5a)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Current RN license in the State of Indiana.
- One year of clinical bedside experience preferred.
- CPR certification within 6 months from date of hire.
- Successful completion of approved intermediate fetal monitoring course one year from date of hire.
- Certified in Neonatal Resuscitation upon completion of orientation.
- Breastfeeding class preferred.
- S.T.A.B.L.E. certification preferred
- Obstetrics experience and knowledge of specialized OB equipment, instruments and procedures preferred.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides nursing care for Maternal/Child utilizing the Nursing Process.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Exemplifies good customer service.
- Regular reliable attendance.
- Ability to get along with others.
- Demonstrates proficient use of email.
- Accomplishes goals set for self and by supervisor.
- Has completed skills checklist for unit.
- Demonstrates use of the nursing process in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care. Completes Nursing Care Plans per routine.
- Demonstrates proficiency of Pyxis, EPIC and IntelliSpace Perinatal electronic health record systems.
- Charts on appropriate forms in clear, concise manner, using correct spelling.
- Administers medication and treatments proficiently.
- Verify patient charges are accurate.
- Documentation complete and accurate.
- Demonstrates support of colleagues and administration.
- Follows Standard Precaution guidelines.
- Effectively communicates with physicians and staff.
- Delegates tasks to be performed to appropriate personnel.
- Attends at least two continuing education offerings per year.
- Familiar with fire plan, disaster, tornado and bomb threat procedures.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Should thrive under pressure.
- Oversee education and safety of patients.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Labor, delivery, postpartum and nursey nurses must care for pregnant women before, during and after delivery.
- They administer IV’s, monitor anesthesia and monitor the wellbeing of mother and baby throughout labor.
- Assist doctors in caring for women who experience childbirth complications and may also assist surgeons in delivering babies via cesarean section.
- Teach breastfeeding, educate mothers about childcare and help them cope with postpartum depression.
- They will be assessing newborn babies health concerns and maintaining medical records, thru paper charts, computer and birth certificates.