Labor & Delivery RN — Impactful OB Care & Benefits

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Staff Registered Nurse (RN) to assume primary responsibility for a patient group, delivering obstetric-focused nursing care using established standards and collaborative care planning.

The role requires active IL RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/NRP certifications, and an educational background including HS diploma or GED and an Associate's degree. On-site maternity unit responsibilities are highlighted, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois per IDFPR.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification within 1 year of hire.
• NRP certification within 1 year of hire.
• H.S. Diploma or GED; Associate's Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
• Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
• Provides care to the inpatient obstetric patient
• Monitors fetal well being
• Administers medication specific to the obstetric patient
• Provides patient education specific to the obstetric population
• Participates in the intrapartum care of the patient and newborn in labor, delivery and surgical delivery

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Licensed Registered Nurse (IDFPR)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Staff Registered Nurse (RN) to assume primary responsibility for a patient group, delivering obstetric-focused nursing care using established standards and collaborative care planning.

The role requires active IL RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/NRP certifications, and an educational background including HS diploma or GED and an Associate's degree. On-site maternity unit responsibilities are highlighted, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and patient education.