OB Tech

Advocate Health Care; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Libertyville seeks a Nurse Aide in obstetrics to assist with procedures, maintain sterile fields, and deliver patient-focused care. You will help with deliveries, prep areas according to provider preferences, and support daily living activities for patients in a fast-paced obstetric setting.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, plus the ability to multi-task and collaborate with OR staff, educators, and peers to ensure safe, timely care.

Qualifications

• Nurse Aide in good standing with the state registry.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within 6 months per leadership.
• Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with obstetrical procedures and deliveries.
• Scrub for obstetrical procedures and maintain sterile field.
• Assist in delivery procedures and prepare areas per provider preference.
• Assist in daily living activities and patient comfort and safety.
• Serve as a training resource for technicians and RN staff on equipment.
• Maintain stock of sterile supplies and readiness for emergencies.
• Document patient condition accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with OR staff and educators on equipment and emergencies.
• Provide age-appropriate care and assess patient needs.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Nursing Assistant program

Tools

Electronic medical records

Windows OS

Job description

Hours:

Full Time; Day Shift 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, rotating every 3rd weekend (Saturday AND Sunday) and 12 hour of on call time every 3 weeks.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices., and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing Assistant.

Major Responsibilities

• Assists with obstetrical procedures, including cesarean section, vaginal deliveries, vacuum extraction, forceps deliveries, tubal ligations, dilation and curettage (D&C), circumcisions, and emergency, OB- related abdominal hysterectomies. Maintains knowledge of setups for each procedure.
• Scrubs for obstetrical procedures which includes applying aseptic surgical techniques to create/maintain sterile field, preparing materials equipment and supplies for surgical cases, assisting with gowning and gloving, draping of sterile area, and passing all instruments and supplies.
• Assists with delivery procedures. Prepares area in accordance with obstetric provider preference.
• Assists in direct patient care activities of daily living, comfort and safety needs.
• Serves as a resource for training technicians, RN staff and others in the use of equipment and procedures.
• Maintains stock of sterile, surgical supplies and instruments. Maintains the unit area in readiness for all types of emergencies.
• Maintains, cleans and stocks equipment.
• Reports and/or documents accurate and timely information regarding patient condition to the appropriate person.
• Collaborates with the operating room staff, clinical nurse specialist, educators and peers in preparation for equipment and procedure implementation and emergency situations.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Basic computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
• Successfully complete on the job training.
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with a variety of patients, family, staff and physicians.
• Good organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. over the head, carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance, push/ pull with 30 labs. Of force, perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. Push or pull 100 lbs.
• Will be required to use foot pedals on carts and machines.
• Will be required to wear protective clothing.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuing basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.
• Must have functional sight and hearing.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.