Laborist – (58835)

Medicorp, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio hospital is seeking a full-time OB Laborist to provide 24 hours of on-site obstetric care on a 7 on 7 off schedule. The role involves managing admissions, deliveries, triage, and inpatient obstetric care.

The Laborist will document progress notes, promote patient satisfaction, and support a culture of safety while collaborating with the obstetric team and maternal-fetal medicine as part of the Premier Physician Network. The OB Laborist will be a visible face of the obstetrical unit.

Qualifications

• The OB Laborist will manage all inpatients and triage patients, including documentation by writing progress notes at appropriate time intervals.
• The Laborist will promote patient satisfaction, support a culture of safety and meet behavioural expectations to create an environment conducive to mutual respect and learning.

Responsibilities

• Acting attending on call during the designated timeframe.
• Manage patient care from OB admission to delivery and inpatient care.
• Respond to emergencies including caesarean sections when needed for other providers.
• Document H&P, obtain consent, and stabilize OB patients including in ED.

Skills

On-call

Patient care

Documentation

Triage

OB delivery

Job description

Ohio – OB Laborist

• Southwester Ohio hospital is seeking a full-time, dedicated staff member to serve as an OB Laborist
• 24 hours of on-site care and management.
• The OB Laborist will be on a 7 on 7 off schedule.
• The role of the Laborist reflects the commitment of our organization to provide safe and high-quality care for our patients. The Laborist will manage all inpatients and triage patients, including documentation by writing progress notes at appropriate time intervals. The Laborist will promote patient satisfaction, support a culture of safety and meet behavioural expectations to create an environment conducive to mutual respect and learning between the providers and staff. The Laborist must recognise the significance of being the face of the obstetrical unit for patients.
• The Laborist is a critical part of our group of practices and oversees perinatal safety at the birth centre. The Laborist will support all established obstetrical practices within Premier Physician Network (PPN) with the care of their inpatients. They may work in conjunction with the maternal fetal medicine service to evaluate and manage hospital transfers, assist with obstetric triage and provide back‑up help as needed for midwifery practice as part of the PPN practices. The OB Laborist will be required to complete a rotational preceptorship on Labor and Delivery at the Hospital where they will demonstrate proficiency in the core competencies.
• OB Laborist Responsibilities: Will be acting attending on call during the designated timeframe. Will manage the patient completely including the OB admission, delivery- without the primary physician present and inpatients etc. Responds to all emergencies as appropriate, including, but not limited to, performing caesarean sections or other necessary procedures on another provider’s behalf, including when the PPN attending provider is not available. Will see all OB triage patients including documentation and billing for PPN providers. Will place a complete and accurate H&P on admission. Will obtain appropriate consent for the care and treatment of the patient. Will access, care for, and stabilise patients in the Emergency Department who require OB services. Will adhere to and support established clinical guidelines. Evaluates and/or manages admitted patients on the inpatient OB or GYN service. Manages postpartum floor issues, (I.e. fever, postpartum haemorrhage).

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