RN-Womens Svcs - FT Days

ScionHealth; Andalusia, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, is seeking a Registered Nurse in Women's Services to provide comprehensive care across obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal units. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care with a focus on patient safety and family education.

Requires ADN with BSN preferred, and Alabama RN license. Join a team that supports mothers and babies, handles emergencies, and collaborates on discharge planning and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Six months obstetrical nursing experience preferred.
• Current RN license in Alabama or compact state.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery units.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans for mothers and infants.
• Monitors fetal heart tones, vital signs, and patient status during labor and postpartum.
• Administers medications, performs procedures, and assists physicians with exams and deliveries.
• Educates patients and families on postpartum care, infant care, breastfeeding, and discharge instructions.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participates in emergency responses including neonatal resuscitation.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and discharge planning.
• Maintains infection control standards and safety procedures.
• Contributes to staff training and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Obstetric care

Neonatal care

Emergency response

Communication

Prioritization

Infection control

Patient-centered care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

RN license

BLS

NRP

ACLS

Fetal Monitoring Certification

PALS

Job description

Description

Join Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, an 88-bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital that has earned chest pain and heart failure accreditations, and designation as a Baby-Friendly hospital. Andalusia delivers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient specialty services while embracing a shared commitment to patient safety and high-quality care. Grow your career with Andalusia, where we value your contributions to the community we serve.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Women's Services provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Women's Services unit, including obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care. The RN utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety in accordance with hospital policies and nursing standards.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care in the obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery units
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans for mothers and infants
• Monitors fetal heart tones, vital signs, and patient status throughout labor and postpartum
• Administers medications, performs procedures, and assists physicians with exams and deliveries
• Educates patients and families on postpartum care, infant care, breastfeeding, and discharge instructions
• Documents all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly
• Participates in emergency response situations, including neonatal resuscitation and postpartum hemorrhage
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and facilitate discharge planning
• Maintains a safe and clean environment in compliance with infection control standards
• Participates in staff training, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong clinical knowledge in obstetric and neonatal care
• Ability to work in high‑stress, fast‑paced environments
• Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) and fetal monitoring systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient and family interactions
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond quickly to emergencies
• Knowledge of infection control practices and safety protocols
• Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and patient‑centered care

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

License/Certification

• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) as required per facility policy
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as required per facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) as required per facility policy
• Fetal Monitoring Certification as required per facility policy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) as required per facility policy

Experience

• Minimum of six (6) months of obstetrical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred