Registered Nurse Obstetrics ED

St-Michael-Medical-Center; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St-Michael-Medical-Center in Washington state seeks a Registered Nurse to provide care in the Family Birth Center, serving low-risk and high-risk pregnancies, postpartum patients, and well newborns.

You'll assess patients, perform skilled procedures, implement care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and WA RN licensure.
• 1–2 years Med/Surg with Mother/Baby experience or new graduate with L&D practicum.
• CPR certification and NRP within required timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary RN care in the Family Birth Center for obstetric patients.
• Assess, monitor, and support laboring patients with pain management as needed.
• Stabilize and transition normal newborns; assist with cesarean section circulation.
• Care for post-surgical patients and coordinate interdisciplinary care.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Ability to work in fast-paced setting

Education

WA RN license

Mother/Baby education program

Tools

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Electronic fetal monitoring

Basic Life Support CPR

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery. This position is responsible for serving as the primary Registered Nurse delivering care to patients who are admitted to the Family Birth Center. This patient population may include low-risk and high-risk pregnancies, as well as providing care to postpartum patients and well newborns.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

Some of the duties of importance:

• Conducts Maternal-Fetal Assessment.
• Provides nursing support to the laboring patients, utilizing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management.
• Provides stabilization and transition of the normal newborn at delivery.
• Circulates for Cesarean Sections.
• Cares for the post-surgical patient.

Please take a virtual tour of our Family Birth Center at SMMC:

https://youtu.be/P-4ewnT7mYY

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing., upon hire and
• One to two years Med/Surg experience with completion of Mother/Baby Education program or
• New graduate with completion of senior practicum in L&D, Mother/Baby unit or nursery.
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 6 - months and

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire and
• Previous Mother-Baby experience or
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.