RN - OB

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides professional nursing care for patients in antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn nursery, according to established standards and practices.  Supervises support personnel assigned to the obstetric department.

TASK LETTER CODE

PRIMARY DUTIES

(Are the essential job tasks or primary responsibilities that the individual who holds the position mist be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of an accommodation. For example: “DO” (action verb) “WHAT” (object) – “Collects vitals from patients at the beginning of the visit according to clinic protocol”.

% OF TIME PERFORMING DUTY

A

Demonstrates clinical competency in obstetrics including antepartum testing, obstetrical triage, labor, delivery and post vaginal delivery recovery care

B

Seeks professional growth through continuing education, and/or advanced

professional certifications (fetal monitoring, RNC, STABLE, ACLS, etc.)

C

Demonstrates knowledge and ability to clean, maintain and dispose of all

equipment and supplies in OB.                                                                                                                             

D

Admits patients to the obstetric department according to department/hospital

policy.

E

Utilizes techniques of infection control, including proper hand washing and

observing standard precautions when starting IV’s, giving injections, or as

circumstances warrant.

F

Prepares for vaginal delivery including setting up sterile table,

preparing radiant warmer and assembling chart.

G

Performs competently during emergency, busy or otherwise stressful situations

in the obstetric department, remaining calm and resourceful.

H

Administers and controls narcotics and medications.  Dispenses medication

appropriately according to policy and supports the hospital medication administration competency programs.

I

Documents patient care and procedures/interventions accurately and thoroughly in accordance with hospital standards.

J

Competently performs nursing duties in the newborn nursery including newborn

assessment, recognition of deviations from the normal newborn and providing

newborn care

K

Competently performs nursing duties in the postpartum area, including

participating in breastfeeding education, discharge instructions, patient assessment and assisting patients with ADL’s.            

L

Advises the nurse manager of nursing activities, needs, problems and unusual events

M

Demonstrates skill and accuracy in hospital computer application.                  

N

Actively participates in the review of policies and procedures for the obstetric

department on an annual basis.

O

Participates in stocking, sorting, or inventory of departmental supplies to ensure

appropriate items are readily available for patient care needs

P

Supports the department by attending, and constructively contributing to staff

or other meetings as able/necessary.

Q

Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment in both patient

care areas and the nursing station

R

Demonstrates appropriate judgment in notifying/communicating with physicians.

S

Demonstrates technical competency through annual equipment certification,

attending manufacturers’ sponsored in-services, and additional training as required.

T

Maintains knowledge of regulatory standards as applied to area of responsibility.

U

Maintains harmonious relationship and open line of communication within the

unit and with other departments, staff, physicians, and other support personnel

providing support and assistance to ensure quality patient care.

V

Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients, their families, and other

staff members.

W

Accepts the need to float when staffing dictates and demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and professionalism when assigned or requested to work on another unit.                     

X

Uses time constructively and organizes assignments for maximum productivity

Y

Maintains confidentiality of all patient/staff information

Z

Performs other related duties as assigned or required

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Completion of an accredited school of nursing 

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing-BSN or higher 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  

• Preferred one year of experience as a nurse

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Active Nevada Registered Nurse license or Interim Permit from Nevada State Board of Nursing
• Current BLS
• ACLS certification within 6 months of employment
• STABLE certification within 6 months of employment
• NRP certification within 6 months of employment
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring within 6 months of employment
• AWHONN Advance Fetal Monitoring within 1 year of employment and/or current NCC certification in EFM

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• National Certification in area of practice
• PRAM Certification Course (Perinatal Loss)

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Able to communicate clearly and tactfully with patients, their families, and co-workers.
• Must be a role model of a professional nurse.

SUPERVISES: support personnel in OB department

PHYSICIAL DEMANDS: For physical demands and working conditions, see next page.