RN- Family Birth Center-PRN

Boone County Hospital; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 67,600 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Boone County Hospital seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Family Birth Center. The role covers antepartum to postpartum and newborn care with variable hours as needed.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, medication administration, monitoring, and discharge planning. Must ensure quality care and accurate documentation while supporting team collaboration and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure required in Iowa.
• BSN preferred or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in Family Birth Center.
• Administer medications and monitor vitals.
• Coordinate discharge planning with team.
• Educate patients and families on care.
• Maintain accurate nursing records and documentation.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient education

Team collaboration

Vital signs

Education

RN licensure Iowa

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Nursing…Be a part of our team! We offer a team approach to healthcare, patient care is priority, and employees are valued!

• Department: Family Birth Center
• Position Description: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Status: PRN - As Needed - Variable Hours and Days
• Shift: Day and Night - As Needed - Variable
• Shift Time Schedule: Day 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Night 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. - As Needed
• Salary Range: $32.50 - 46.15

Position Summary

The position is responsible for care for families antepartum to postpartum and newborn cares. The expectation is full responsibility for all aspects of care in the Family Birth Center, including care of the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods; mother stabilization; and routine care of the neonate. The RN provides direct patient care in the listed setting and any nursing capacity as needed, and may perform additional duties such as secretarial and housekeeping to ensure efficient department operation and excellent patient care.

Essential Functions

The following duties are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. They provide a representative summary of major duties and responsibilities. Staff may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position‑specific duties.

Patient Care And Assessment

• Assess initial and ongoing patient conditions, incorporating data from the patient, family, and the healthcare team.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans based on assessments and diagnoses.
• Provide direct nursing care, including administering medications, performing treatments, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment plans, post‑discharge care, medication management, and preventative health maintenance.
• Coordinate discharge planning with other healthcare providers.

Communication And Collaboration

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and revise comprehensive patient care plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and team members to ensure a clear understanding of patient status, concerns, and treatment plans.
• Provide organized, concise shift reports for seamless continuity of care.

Documentation And Quality Improvement

• Maintain accurate, timely patient records, documenting all aspects of the nursing process and ensuring compliance with health care regulations and standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical protocols and patient outcomes.
• Adhere to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards.

Professional Development and Leadership

• Continuously enhance nursing knowledge and skills through ongoing education and professional development activities.
• Assist in orientation and mentorship of new staff and students, and supervise nursing personnel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Attend, participate in, and complete all required in‑services, mandatory meetings, and education.
• Maintain all licensure/certification requirements for the position.
• Meet all employee health requirements as required by OSHA, state, and Boone County Hospital policies.
• Accept and perform FBC RN responsibilities following orientation and skills checklist as delegated by the unit director.
• Accept other duties as assigned to promote organizational goals.
• Demonstrate and maintain skill proficiency, including updates to skills and equipment use.
• Apply critical thinking, prioritize care appropriately, and intervene on concerning or emergent situations.
• Maintain competence in electronic fetal monitoring and sterile vaginal exams.
• Administer and manage high‑alert medications utilized in this setting.

Education

Basic Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in labor and delivery required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practice, and ethics.
• Additional certifications preferred (CEN, CCRN, RNC‑OB, C‑EFM).

Communication/Teamwork

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Works well within a team.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa.
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Electronic Fetal Monitoring education yearly compliance.
• Mandatory adult and child reporter within 3 months of hire.
• Stabilization and Transport of the Neonate (STABLE).

Physical Activity Requirements

Describe function and activity for direct patient care and office work. Body positions include low lift (0–20 lbs, floor to waist) up to 50 lbs; high lift (0–10 lbs, waist to crown); mid‑range lift (0–20 lbs, horizontal); carrying with both hands (0–20 lbs, floor to waist, over 20 ft); push/pull horizontally up to 50 lbs; reaching in all planes; forward bending up to sustained 2.5 min; rotation, squatting, kneeling for specified percentages of time. The department may require frequent, occasional, or rare performance of these body positions as part of routine duties.

Working Conditions

Clean, well‑lit, heated, and air‑conditioned area. Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells, infectious diseases, blood, body fluids, and occasionally radiation. Work schedule is 12‑hour shifts, variable 7 am–7:30 pm or 7 pm–7:30 am. Vision must be correctable for computer screens and printed information; hearing in normal range for telephone contacts. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Ethics And Compliance

Employee performs within the prescribed limits of the department’s Ethics and Compliance Program and reports compliance variances to immediate supervisor or upward chain of command, compliance officer, or hospital hotline.

Culture/Religious Aspects

Ability to interact with customers of diverse cultural and/or religious backgrounds.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not intended to be a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.