RN Obstetric Services PRN

Steele Memorial Medical Center; Salmon (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Steele Memorial Medical Center in Salmon, Idaho, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for obstetric care. You'll provide critical support to laboring mothers, newborns, and collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals.

This role emphasizes quality care, emotional support, and professional development in a serene rural setting. Candidates should hold a current RN license and have at least one year of obstetric nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Idaho or compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within a year.

Responsibilities

• Assure quality of care by following nursing standards.
• Provide comprehensive care to obstetric patients.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being.

Skills

Nursing principles and practice

Patient education

Fetal monitoring

Emergency response

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Brief Description

Nestled in the beautiful, serene landscapes of rural Idaho, Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC) is a small yet vibrant healthcare organization dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. We serve a close-knit community with a strong emphasis on continuity of care and building lasting relationships with our patients. Here, you’ll find the perfect blend of fulfilling medical practice and the tranquil charm of rural living.

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Responsibilities

• Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; following facility standards of care set by the State Board of Nursing and other governing agency regulations. Possess knowledge and skills regarding nursing principles and practice.
• Provide comprehensive care to obstetric patients, including laboring mothers, postpartum recovery and newborns.
• Assist with labor and delivery including fetal monitoring, medication administration, and patient education.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being, recognizing and responding to complications.
• Educate patients and families on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn health.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective care.
• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for adult patients with medical and surgical conditions.
• Administer medications, IV therapy and wound care as per physician order.
• Monitor patient progress, document assessments, and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Assist with post-operative recovery, chronic illness management, and acute care interventions.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of age groups, ethnic, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Make nursing decisions within the scope of licensure and according to established hospital policies and procedures.
• Attend 75% of nursing staff meetings and other available in-service education that pertains to professional growth and development.
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
• Promotes patients independence by establishing patient care goals, teaching patients, friends, and family to understand condition, medication, and self-care skills, answering questions.
• Documents patient care services by recording in patient and department records.
• Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Delegates and oversees tasks delegated to nursing assistants, ESTs and Unit Clerks.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Idaho or approved compact state licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required upon hire
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring required upon hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required upon hire or within one year of employment
• Minimum of one (1) year of previous experience in obstetric nursing required

Summary

At Steele Memorial Medical Center, we believe in creating more than just a workplace — we create a supportive, inspiring environment where healthcare professionals can thrive.