Ob Fetal Monitoring Nurse/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team as a Fetal Monitoring Nurse, where your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of mothers and their babies. This full-time position involves working three 12-hour shifts, focusing on proactive monitoring and patient advocacy within a supportive environment. You'll collaborate with a dedicated care team, utilizing your critical thinking and organizational skills to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care. If you're motivated and passionate about making a difference in maternal health, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience in nursing.
• Registered Nurse with required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor fetal heart rate tracings and provide tele-nursing support.
• Advocate for patients and deliver evidence-based care.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Professional Communication

Organizational Skills

Delegation Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title: Ob Fetal Monitoring Nurse/UKHC

Requisition Number: NR13869

Working Title: Fetal Monitoring RN 7P

Department Name: H3061:KCH-MATERNAL

Work Location: Lexington, Ky

Grade Level: 10

Salary Range: $23.25-39.10/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Time Status: Full-Time

Minimum Education

BSN

Related Experience

3 years

Required License/Registration/Certification

• Registered Nurse
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers
• Certified in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
• Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Fetal Monitoring Certification within 6 months of hire
• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Instructor Certification within 1 year of hire

Physical Requirements

The essential functions include lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling 50-100 pounds daily, standing, walking, and sitting for long periods. Work conditions may involve exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury risks from patients or sharp instruments.

Shift

Must be able to work three 12-hour shifts per week from 7pm to 7:30am, including some weekends and holidays.

Job Summary

The fetal monitoring nurse is part of the collaborative care team responsible for continuous vigilance and tele-nursing focused on early prevention/intervention of abnormal fetal heart rate tracings within the Birthing Center, aiming to decrease fetal/neonatal morbidity and mortality. Responsibilities include patient advocacy, proactive monitoring, evidence-based care, telecommunication, clinical decision support, and compassionate ethical care.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns, and Swanson’s Caring model. They should demonstrate excellent patient care, critical thinking, basic computer skills, and professional communication. Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills are essential. The candidate should be motivated, proactive, confident in patient advocacy, team-oriented, and capable of working independently with exceptional technical skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Preferred Education/Experience

None

Application Deadline

04/29/2025

Our University Community

We value employee well-being and are committed to a healthy, safe environment. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus. We encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities to apply. Candidates may be required to pass pre-employment screenings, including background checks and drug screens.