RN - OB Triage Nights

Nights 6p-6a

APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT ENTIRELY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW PROCESS

Scope of Responsibility

The Obstetric Triage Nurse is a specialized registered nurse responsible for the initial assessment, prioritization, and care of patients presenting with obstetric-related concerns. This nurse acts as the first point of clinical contact for patients seeking care, using critical thinking and evidence-based protocols to determine the urgency and nature of the patient’s condition.

Responsible to Birthing Center Supervisor

• Education

• • Associates Degree Nurse or Bachelors of Science Nursing Degree
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  Training and Experience
  • Current licensure with the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners
  • Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider
  • Obtains and maintains ACLS within 6 months of employment
  • EFM and STABLE certifications are required within 6 months of employment if there is prior labor experience
  • EFM and STABLE certifications are required within 1 year of employment if there is no prior labor experience
  • Obtains and maintains American Academy of Pediatrics NRP provider within 4 months of employment
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in labor and delivery required
  • OB triage duties may be assigned after the employee has completed the EMTALA Qualified Medical Personnel competency or with oversight by an RN who has completed the competency.

• Health and Background Requirements
  • Employment contingent upon successful completion of:

• • • Background Check
    • Lab Work
    • Immunization Records

Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day)

Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day)

Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day)

Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day)

Not Applicable

Physical

• • Sitting- Frequently
  • Stationary Standing- Frequently
  • Walking- Continually
  • Ability to be mobile- Continually
  • Crouching (bending at knees)- Frequently
  • Kneeling/Crawling- Rarely
  • Stooping (bend at waist)- Occasionally
  • Twisting (knees, waist, neck)- Occasionally
  • Turn/pivot- Occasionally
  • Climbing- Occasionally
  • Balancing- Occasionally
  • Reaching overhead- Occasionally
  • Reaching extension- Occasionally
  • Pushing/pulling (Maximum weight: 50 lbs) -Frequently
  • Lifting/Carrying (Maximum weight: 50 lbs)- Rarely
  • Other physical demands: Ability to talk- Frequently
  • Other physical demands: Ability to hear- Continually
  • Other physical demands: Vision (near and far)- Continually
  • Other physical demands: Ability to distinguish colors- N/A
  • Other physical demands: Ability to drive- N/A
• Environment
• • Risk of electrical shock- Rarely
  • Risk of radiation- Rarely
  • Fumes or Airborne Particles- Rarely
  • Chemicals- Occasionally
  • Moving Mechanical Parts- N/A
  • Noise level- N/A
  • Weather Conditions- N/A
• Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)
• • Continually
• Respirator Fit Testing Required
• • Annually
• Age of Patient Population Served
• • Neonates 1 – 30 days
  • Adolescents 13 – 18 years
  • Adults 19 – 70 years