Registered Nurse - Obstetric Emergency Department

105 Unity Hospital of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the August Family Birth Place at Unity Hospital. You will provide OB/ED nursing care, perform assessments, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support labor, delivery, and neonatal care.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing or Diploma, NYS RN licensure, and BLS certification, with preferred experience in intrapartum nursing.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• NYS RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessment and documents findings.
• Documents and revises care plans; coordinates with interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains safety, medication administration, and documentation per policy.
• Participates in continuing education and complies with organizational guidelines.

Skills

Intrapartum nursing

Patient assessment

BLS certification

Education

AS: Nursing (Required)

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse Department: August Family Birth Place Location: Unity Hospital Hours Per Week: Full Time - 40 Hours Schedule: Tuesday to Friday 9a-730p; every other holiday; 8 hours of weekend call.

Summary

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you're the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors – going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion. August Family Birth Place: The Family Birth Place provides services to obstetric and gynecological populations. This unit has 14 labor rooms, 7 surgical beds, 3 triage rooms, 2 operating rooms, and a Level I nursery with a 3-bed special care nursery. The culture of the unit is magnetic. The unit leadership team is cohesive and supportive, including providing opportunities for growth. The Family Birth Place is committed to delivering high-quality, flexible family-centered care through evidence-based practices and staffing models aligned with AWHONN guidelines. The Obstetric Emergency Department RN will work primarily in the OB ED on Unity's August Family Birth Place. They will be responsible for the management of scheduled iron infusions, as well as patients presenting for triage and treatment. This nurse must be intrinsically motivated, with an expectation that they will actively provide task assistance (VS, assessments, medication passes, etc) to other team members when the OB ED is not busy.

Responsibilities

Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (i.e. physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data appropriate for the chronological / developmental age of the patient). Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team. Utilizes all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family. Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals. Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation. Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately. Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States. Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year. Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Required Qualifications

Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing Registered Nurse license in New York State. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. Minimum 3 years recent experience in intrapartum nursing.

Education

AS: Nursing (Required)

Licenses / Certifications

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)

Physical Requirements

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

PAY RANGE: $38.67 - $51.92 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14626 The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. Its vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.