What are the responsibilities and job description for the OB RN (Labor, Deliver, Post Partum) position at Healthcare Angency?
Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Obstetric Registered Nurse (OB RN) specializing in Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum care. In this vital role, you will provide expert nursing support to women throughout the childbirth process, ensuring safe, compassionate, and efficient care during labor, delivery, and recovery. Your expertise will help create a positive birthing experience while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and comfort. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment dedicated to maternal and neonatal health.
Duties
- Monitor and assess maternal vital signs, fetal heart rates, and progress during labor using advanced EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Epic and Cerner.
- Administer medications including analgesics and antibiotics with precision, following strict aseptic techniques and hospital protocols.
- Assist with labor induction procedures, including the use of Pitocin and other medications, ensuring patient safety throughout.
- Perform neonatal resuscitation procedures when necessary, utilizing neonatal ventilators and following neonatal resuscitation protocols.
- Support patients through labor by providing emotional reassurance, education on childbirth processes, and pain management techniques such as epidural administration or alternative methods.
- Collaborate with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
- Document all patient interactions accurately in EMR/EHR systems while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
Requirements
- Valid RN license with current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
- Proven experience working in Labor & Delivery units within a Level I or Level II trauma center or teaching hospital environment.
- Strong knowledge of obstetric physiology, fetal monitoring (including CTG interpretation), and neonatal care procedures.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner for efficient documentation.
- Ability to perform suturing, IV insertion, catheterization, and other invasive procedures with precision.
- Experience managing acute pain situations during labor using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic methods.
- Excellent communication skills to support patients emotionally and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Join us in delivering exceptional maternal care! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills make a meaningful difference in families’ lives. All positions are paid roles that value your expertise in providing safe, compassionate care during one of life’s most memorable moments.
Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
Experience:
- acute care experience as an RN: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- ACLS Certification (Required)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certificate (Required)
- Maine License or Compact (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70 - $75