Registered Nurse (RN), OB

About the role

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Makes rounds to assess patient status and ensure compliance with care plans.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Completes other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A current Michigan RN license.
• An associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's preferred).
• One-year medical surgical experience required.
• OB experience or OB qualifications (preferred).
• NRP, AWHONN, EFM, STABLE and PEOP certifications within 6 months.
• Annual influenza vaccination or declination required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, financial protection & PTO, higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package and company match, mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, and ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

12-hour (7-7) Night/Day shifts (Nights Primary), Christmas Even Years plus Every 3rd Weekend and Every 3rd Holiday.

Connect with a Recruiter

Please contact Paula Swartout by texting or calling 906.282.1179 or use this link (https://bit.ly/BookTimewithPaulaSwartout) to schedule a phone call.

More About UP Health System

UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

EEOC Statement

UP Health System - Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.