Obstetrics Assistant I - Main Labor and Delivery - Full Time - Days

Responsibilities

• Performs aspects of clinical care as assigned and instructed by the RN per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines for delegation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of tests, procedures, treatments, and any potential complications.
• Reviews surgical preference lists to clarify surgical routine and update preference lists as needed.
• Utilizes resources to obtain needed supplies for the case.
• Checks table(s) for complete readiness for each procedure that include C-sections, tubal litigations, D&Cs, circumcision and emergent Hysterectomies.
• Ensures all items needed for the case are present: Obtains Physician’s special instruments and sutures prior to the start of the case.
• Demonstrates knowledge and dexterity in handling of special supplies and equipment and assures its proper functioning.
• Knowledgeable of the specifics of the surgical procedure and able to perform these tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
• Under the Surgeon’s supervision, assists with suctioning secretions, holding retractors, assisting with skin closure, cutting sutures and irrigating wounds.
• At the end of the procedure, assists with site care, cleansing the operative site, assists and/or applies sterile dressing, assist with patient transfer to bed/stretcher, replaces soiled gloves with clean exam gloves, assists with transfer with adequate number of assistants present, responsible for knowing and using good body mechanics, disassembles table(s) contents and instruments, and places in proper receptacles for cleaning, and sends appropriate instruments to CSR and/or clean up room for terminal cleaning.
• Assists with vaginal deliveries, set up sterile table for Physician that include instrumentation and sharps, place legs in stirrups, scrubs perineum, drapes patient.
• Obtain suture and any other instruments that are needed after vaginal delivery.
• Performs skills only after demonstrating competency as documented the Clinical Performance Record (CPR).
• Performs tasks delegated by RN as follows (including but not limited to): Vital Signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, & blood pressure), Pulse oximetry (where applicable), Capnography (where applicable), Measures and reports patient intake and output, Makes observations as instructed by RN, reporting deviations, Collects and transports specimens as directed by RN, Ensures appropriate processing of specimens, Weighs Patients, Applies hot/cold compresses, ace bandages, non-sterile dressings, Applies ant embolic devices including TED hose and SCD’s, Documents according to policy, Provides support with unit clerical functions as needed, including but not limited to: Registering patients when they come in for procedure or triage, Updating delivery log, Creating and maintaining paper charts, Entering charges for patients.

Requirements

• High School Graduate / Diploma or GED equivalent
• One of the following criteria must be documented: Active STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant) certification or proof of a successful completion of a state sponsored Medicaid Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.
• A nursing student who has successfully completed one medical-surgical rotation or another acute care experience.
• Prior training experience, preferred in a hospital or medical setting, that is evaluated by the Manager, Staff Development Educator, and Human Resources.
• 6-12 months in a healthcare setting preferred

Qualifications

• Critical thinking in routine and stressful situations.
• Ability to manage a rapidly changing and varied work environment related to changing patient needs.
• Ability and willingness to work within a team and accept delegated duties.