RN, Labor & Delivery: Obstetric Care & Newborn Support

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a staff RN to manage a group of obstetric patients, performing assessments, planning and implementing care, and ensuring patient safety. The role includes documentation, medication administration, and obstetric education in a hospital setting.

Requirements include an active Illinois RN license, ACLS and NRP certifications within specified timeframes, and a nursing college diploma. BLS within 30 days is also required, with benefits and opportunities within Carle Health.

Qualifications

• ACLS within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
• NRP within 1 year - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• BLS within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care.
• Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
• Provides care to the inpatient obstetric patient
• Monitors fetal well being
• Administers medication specific to the obstetric patient
• Provides patient education specific to the obstetric population
• Participates in the intrapartum care of the patient and newborn in labor, delivery and surgical delivery

Education

College diploma in nursing

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a staff RN to manage a group of obstetric patients, performing assessments, planning and implementing care, and ensuring patient safety. The role includes documentation, medication administration, and obstetric education in a hospital setting.

Requirements include an active Illinois RN license, ACLS and NRP certifications within specified timeframes, and a nursing college diploma. BLS within 30 days is also required, with benefits and opportunities within Carle Health.