RN - Obstetrics

Astera Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Astera Health in Wadena, MN is seeking an obstetrics RN for night shift openings. RNs will cover 12-hour nights, 0.9–0.6 FTE schedules, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Position emphasizes safe obstetrical care, patient teaching, and collaborative practice with providers.

Responsibilities include coordinating care plans, assisting with labor and delivery, pain management, and discharge planning, while maintaining a focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced obstetric environment.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) in Minnesota.
• Maintain active BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the nursing plan of care with medical orders for obstetrical care.
• Assists the provider with examinations and procedures for maternal/infant care.
• Monitors laboring mothers and the labor process.
• Provides safe pain management through a multidisciplinary approach.
• Prepares delivery, including IVs and pain management options.
• Sets up room for delivery and assists with newborn care (including C-section support).
• Delivers patient teaching and discharge instructions for safe continuity of care.
• Engages in discharge planning with culturally sensitive education.

Skills

BLS Certification

RN licensure

Job description

RN - Obstetrics # RN - ObstetricsWadena, MN 56482## OverviewSalary Range$46.42 - $69.64 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob Shift12 Hour NightCategoryNursing## DescriptionIf you're an RN looking for a positive workplace culture focused on safety, quality and excellence, consider becoming part of the Astera team! Astera Health is currently expanding our OB openings to have two OB RNs on duty and has the following availability open:- 0.9 FTE, 72 hours biweekly, 12-hour night shifts- 0.75 FTE, 60 hours biweekly, 12-hour night shifts- 0.6 FTE, 48 hours biweekly, 12-hour night shiftsEach position will include every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation.**This position also includes a $5,000 sign on bonus!****Essential Duties:**1. Coordinates the nursing plan of care with the medical orders to provide safe obstetrical care. Uses and documents the nursing process to provide individualized patient care. Observes, documents, and reports to the provider subjective/objective patient data in an accurate and timely manner.2. Assists the provider with examinations and procedures for safe maternal/infant care.3. Actively provides nursing care to laboring mothers and monitors laboring process.4. Provides safe individualized pain management through a multidisciplinary approach, as needed.5. Performs delivery preparations indicated, i.e., IV’s and pain management options.6. Uses and maintains equipment in obstetrical areas, i.e., fetal heart monitor, infant warmer, oxygen supplies, birthing bed, and stocks supplies to ensure safe, effective patient care.7. Sets up room for delivery and assists the provider in delivery care for the newborn. Scrubs in and assists in care of infant in C-section deliveries.8. Conducts and documents patient teaching and discharge instructions with patient, partner and significant others and appropriate health care providers to ensure safe continuity of care.9. Performs patient care activities to provide for the physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient/family.10. Establishes and performs ongoing culturally sensitive patient/family teaching and discharge planning to meet the identified goals of the patient care plan. Encourages patient/family participation in assuring a safe hospital experience.11. Initiates and/or assists with Basic Cardiac Life Support in cardiopulmonary arrest (when indicated) using appropriate age and size related equipment for adult and neonatal emergencies.12. Relays and interprets patient data and information to ancillary departments and health agencies, i.e., test requests, transfer sheets, discharge forms, diagnostic study results, to accommodate continuity of care.13. Participates in performance improvement initiatives, identifies problems and acts related to opportunities for improvement for informal as well as formal patient needs and processes. Is especially concerned with patient safety and reduction in errors.14. Will be required to float to the Inpatient unit based on organizational needs.*Astera Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.*## QualificationsEducation and experience required:* Current licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) in Minnesota* Maintain active BLS Certification