OB/Women's Services RN Full Time - Nights

Andalusia Health; Andalusia (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, is seeking an RN for Women’s Services to provide comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care across labor, delivery, postpartum, and nursery units.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, rapid assessment, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• ADN required.
• BSN preferred.
• Current RN license or compact state.
• BLS/NRP/ACLS/PALS as required by policy.
• Fetal monitoring certification as required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care in obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery.
• Develops and evaluates individualized care plans for mothers and infants.
• Monitors fetal heart tones and vital signs during labor and postpartum.
• Administers medications and assists with exams and deliveries.
• Educates patients and families on postpartum and infant care.

Skills

Obstetric and neonatal care

EMR familiarity

Fetal monitoring systems

High-stress communication

Infection control

Patient-centered care

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Fetal monitoring equipment

Job description

Description

Join Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, an 88-bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital that has earned chest pain and heart failure accreditations, and designation as a Baby-Friendly hospital. Andalusia delivers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient specialty services while embracing a shared commitment to patient safety and high-quality care. Grow your career with Andalusia, where we value your contributions to the community we serve.

Description

Join Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, an 88-bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital that has earned chest pain and heart failure accreditations, and designation as a Baby-Friendly hospital. Andalusia delivers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient specialty services while embracing a shared commitment to patient safety and high-quality care. Grow your career with Andalusia, where we value your contributions to the community we serve.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Women's Services provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Women's Services unit, including obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care. The RN utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety in accordance with hospital policies and nursing standards.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care in the obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery units
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans for mothers and infants
• Monitors fetal heart tones, vital signs, and patient status throughout labor and postpartum
• Administers medications, performs procedures, and assists physicians with exams and deliveries
• Educates patients and families on postpartum care, infant care, breastfeeding, and discharge instructions
• Documents all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly
• Participates in emergency response situations, including neonatal resuscitation and postpartum hemorrhage
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and facilitate discharge planning
• Maintains a safe and clean environment in compliance with infection control standards
• Participates in staff training, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong clinical knowledge in obstetric and neonatal care
• Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments
• Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) and fetal monitoring systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient and family interactions
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond quickly to emergencies
• Knowledge of infection control practices and safety protocols
• Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

License/Certification

• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) as required per facility policy
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as required per facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) as required per facility policy
• Fetal Monitoring Certification as required per facility policy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) as required per facility policy

Experience

• Minimum of six (6) months of obstetrical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred