REGISTERED NURSE - OB (PER DIEM)

Newport Hospital and Health Services; Newport Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer match

Life and Disability Insurance

AFLAC

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Bonus (board approval)

Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan

Job summary

Newport Hospital & Health Services in Newport, WA is seeking a Labor and Delivery RN to provide direct patient care in the L&D, Recovery and Postpartum settings. You will assess and plan individualized care, communicate with physicians about changes in patient condition, and support families with infant care and postpartum education. Per diem hours, strong teamwork, and adherence to AWHONN/ACOG guidelines are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse licensure in Washington or eligible for compact license
• Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent; BSN preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications; AWHONN EFM knowledge required
• One or more years of Labor & Delivery/Newborn Nursery experience preferred
• Call required with 60-minute response time
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum
• Monitor fetal heart rate and uterine activity; respond per guidelines
• Perform nursing duties across mother/baby departments
• Assist with antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and newborn care
• Educate families on infant care and self-care
• Float to related departments as needed

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP Certification

AWHONN EFM

Job description

Newport Hospital & Health Services
714 W. Pine St
Newport, WA 99156, USA

Description

Primary Scheduled Hours: Per Diem

Job Summary: Provides direct patient care in the Labor and Delivery, Recovery and Post-Partum settings. Provides assessment and planning for individualized patient care. Communicates with physicians about changes in patient’s clinical condition. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Performs general nursing duties in Labor and Delivery and Mother/Baby departments.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs and assists physician with care for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn patients, including assisting with c-sections, educating families in infant and self-care.
• Meets current standards and policies of medication administration and documentation.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family, colleagues, and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitors and interprets fetal heart rate and uterine activity through continuous EFM, and palpations; Provides appropriate interventions and re-evaluation based on AWHONN and ACOG guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to obstetrical emergencies.
• Participates in departmental projects and performance improvement activities.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Float to other departments, as needed, once orientation and skills checklist has been completed.

Education Background and Experience Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing, or equivalent relevant experience.

Required Licensure / Certification

Active Washington State RN license or eligible compact license; current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP; AWHONN Intermediate EFM; within 12 months, STABLE and other applicable classes as mandated by Newport Hospital. Call required for this position with a 60-minute response time.

Required Experience(Attested)

One (1) or more years of recent Labor and Delivery/Newborn Nursery experience (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree.

Professional Requirements:

• Maintain regulatory requirements
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Compensation/How We Care For You:

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually.

• Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• AFLAC
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.

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