Registered Nurse (RN), Women's Services, Nights

Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Women's Services provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Women's Services unit, including obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care. The RN utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety in accordance with hospital policies and nursing standards.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care in the obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery units
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans for mothers and infants
• Maintains a safe and clean environment in compliance with infection control standards
• Participates in emergency response situations, including neonatal resuscitation and postpartum hemorrhage
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and facilitate discharge planning
• Documents all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly
• Participates in staff training, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong clinical knowledge in obstetric and neonatal care
• Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments
• Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) and fetal monitoring systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient and family interactions
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond quickly to emergencies
• Knowledge of infection control practices and safety protocols
• Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) as required per facility policy
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as required per facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) as required per facility policy
• Fetal Monitoring Certification as required per facility policy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) as required per facility policy

Experience

• Minimum of six (6) months of obstetrical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred