Registered Nurse (RN), OB

UP Health System – Portage; Michigan; On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & leave

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

UP Health System - Portage in Michigan is seeking an OB RN to join our compassionate team. This flex position offers 12-hour shifts (7-7) with nights prioritized, 0.6–0.9 FTE or 48–72 hours per pay period, and coverage for Christmas Eve years plus every third weekend and every third holiday.

You'll plan and document patient care, monitor and advocate for patients, and collaborate across disciplines to support safe, high‑quality obstetric care while pursuing professional development and reachable

Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN license.
• Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school; bachelor’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care interventions including medication administration and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors and communicates patient condition to care team and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Collaborates across disciplines for patient care coordination and discharge planning.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age and culture.
• Advocates for patient well-being and safety.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Type: Flex Position 0.6 - 0.9 FTE or 48 - 72 hours/pp

Schedule: 12-hour (7-7) Night/Day shifts (Nights Primary), Christmas Even Years plus Every 3rd Weekend and Every 3rd Holiday

Your Experience Matters

UP Health System - Portage is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an OB RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Come join our skilled, caring, and talented team. We take pride in delivering high quality care and fostering a supportive environment where team members care for one another as much as they care for their patients.

How You'll Contribute

An OB RN who excels in this role:

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.
• Performs other job duties as assigned

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short-and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's preferred).

Additional Requirements Include

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• One-year medical surgical experience required
• OB experience or OB qualifications (preferred)
• NRP, AWHONN, EFM, STABLE and PEOP (within 6 months)
• Annual influenza vaccination or declination required

More About UP Health System

UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System - Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.