REGISTERED NURSE- OBSTETRIC UNIT I (FT Nights)

Riverside Healthcare

Kankakee (IL)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 62,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Total Rewards program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois seeks an OB/GYN Registered Nurse to provide compassionate care to women across pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and gynecologic needs. You will collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other professionals to ensure safe, evidence-based care and positive patient outcomes.

The role requires shifts, patient education, assisting with labor and delivery, newborn care, and counseling on reproductive health.

Qualifications

Current RN license in Illinois required.
BLS certification required; NRP certification required or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
New grads starting 1/1/25 must earn BSN within 3 years.
Minimum of one year RN experience in OB/L&D or Gynecology preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient education and support during pregnancy and postpartum.
Care for women after labor and childbirth with monitoring and interventions as needed.
Assist physicians after labor, delivery, and emergent situations.
Administer pain management and other medications after labor and delivery.
Educate patients and families on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.
Support gynecologic procedures with pre- and post-operative care.
Educate on reproductive health, contraception, and preventive care.
Participate in Code OB/Code Blue and other emergency protocols.

Skills

Patient education

Prenatal care

Postpartum care

Gynecologic care

Team collaboration

Emergency protocols

Education

Illinois RN license

BLS certification

NRP certification

BSN within 3 years for new grads

Job description

Overview

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and compassionate OB/GYN Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care to women in our obstetrics and gynecology department in Kankakee, Illinois. The OB/GYN RN will be responsible for caring for women during pregnancy, and postpartum periods, as well as providing care related to gynecological issues. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to ensure positive patient outcomes and support women's health needs across various stages of life. Additionally, this position requires flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Essential Duties

Provide patient education and support during pregnancy, including routine assessments and educating patients on prenatal health practices.
Provide direct nursing care to women after labor and childbirth, ensuring both maternal and fetal well-being through careful monitoring and appropriate interventions.
Assist physicians after labor, delivery (vaginal and cesarean sections), and any emergent situations that may arise.
Administer pain management, including and other medications as needed after labor and delivery.
Provide postpartum nursing care to mothers, including monitoring for complications such as postpartum hemorrhage and providing education on breastfeeding, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.
Educate patients and their families on newborn care, postpartum self-care, and family planning.
Assist with the care of women undergoing gynecological procedures and surgeries, including pre-operative and post-operative care.
Support patients dealing with a range of gynecological conditions, including abnormal bleeding, endometriosis, and reproductive health concerns.
Educate and counsel patients on reproductive health, contraceptive options, and preventive care.
Provide support and guidance during emotionally challenging situations, such as pregnancy loss or complications.
Participate in Code OB, Code Blue, or other emergency protocols as needed.
Team member will maintain annual education requirements

Non-essential Duties

Participate in department meetings, continuing education sessions, and professional development opportunities.
Assist with unit management tasks, including maintaining cleanliness, restocking supplies, and preparing rooms for procedures.
Act as a mentor or preceptor to new nurses or nursing students.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and hospital outreach programs.

Responsibilities

Preferred Experience

Minimum of one year of experience as an RN in Obstetrics, Labor and Delivery, or Gynecology preferred.
Experience in acute care or high-risk OB units is a plus.

Required Licensure/Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program .
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required (or willingness to obtain within 6 months).
*New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date

Preferred Education:

BSN preferred*
Professional nursing certification in area of specialty preferred.

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.

Our Commitment to You:

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:

Compensation

Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:

Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure to:

Chemicals: Disinfectants, Betadine, room deodorizers, Alcohol. others per MSDS sheets Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Frequent contact with IV devices and high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, vomitus, stool and amniotic fluid) does create a high risk.
However, appropriate usage of needleless IV system, universal precautions, and protective equipment should greatly minimize risk.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal risk exists, given the patient population; however, usage of protective clothing and universal precautions minimize any existing risk

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

Speech: Required to communicate with patient, family and MD's
Vision: Needed to perform necessary assessments of patient status; medication administration; usage of computer terminals.
Smell: Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Needed to hear patient call lights, yells for help, patient concerns; alarms (i.e. monitors, fire codes, via PA)
Touch: Needed to perform manual assessments, vaginal exams, and to comfort patients; manipulate tools

Activity/Lifting Requirements

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

Sit: 10%
Twist: 4%
Stand: 40%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 25%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 1%
Bend: 30%
Reach above shoulders: 3%

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment - carry 25’- 150’ waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25’-150’ waist high. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weigh over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers up or down 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

Sit: 30
Twist: 15
Stand: 60
Crawl: 0
Walk: 10
Kneel: 0
Lift: 5
Drive: 0
Squat: 2
Climb: 1
Bend: 15
Reach above shoulders: 2

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

Simple grasp up to 10 lbs.
Normal weight: 5#
Pushing & pulling - 50-200 lbs: Occasionally
Fine Manipulation: Typing in computer, medication/supply cabinet, using pens to chart, drawing up meds in syringe and administration, starting IV's.

Leg Strength - up to 50 lbs: Occasionally- (repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: utilized in positioning beds during transport; x-ray, surgery or in an emergency situation from floor to floor, locking beds or cardiac chairs.)

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards: