Ob Fetal Monitoring Nurse/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Fetal Monitoring Nurse to join their collaborative care team. This role involves providing vigilant tele-nursing focused on early prevention and intervention for abnormal fetal heart rate tracings. The ideal candidate will have strong critical thinking and patient care skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on fetal and neonatal health while working in a supportive and dynamic setting. If you are motivated and passionate about patient advocacy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with certification in Basic Life Support and Fetal Monitoring.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy loads and work long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous monitoring of fetal heart rate and patient advocacy.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure evidence-based care.

Skills

Critical Thinking Skills

Direct Patient Care

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Technical Skills

Education

Registered Nurse License

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse and American Heart Association ( AHA ) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider; certified in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C- EFM ) and 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 for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift

Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week from 7am until 7:30pm and/or 7pm until 7:30am; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.

Job Summary

The fetal monitoring nurse is a member of the collaborative care team who is responsible for providing continuous vigilance and tele-nursing focused on early prevention/intervention of abnormal fetal heart rate tracings within the Birthing Center to decrease fetal/neonatal morbidity and mortality. The following features govern the role of the Fetal Monitoring RN: Patient Advocacy, Proactive, continuous monitoring, prevention, evidence-based care, telecommunication, clinical decision support, humane, compassionate ethical care.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have the following: knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Frame Work as well as Swanson’s Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet; ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers and physicians; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill. The candidate will be highly motivated, pro-active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

none

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 05/06/2025

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
  • New Graduate
  • Diploma
  • ADN
  • BSN
  • MSN
  • PhD or DNP
• * Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your current licensure status.
  • None
  • Current KY RN License
  • Current compact state RN licensure
  • Current non-compact state RN licensure
  • New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
  • Valid KY Temporary Work Permit
• * Where did you first see this position advertised?
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  • Employee Referral
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