RN - OB Department

Position: RN I - OB Department $ Up to 15000 Sign on Bonus
Labor and Delivery Nurses Needed...

Up to $ 15,000 Sign On Bonus!

Description

Assisting obstetricians and midwives during delivery. Providing care for women in labor through pain management , coaching and ongoing fetal monitoring. Assessing and monitoring newborn health after delivery, including measuring vital signs and performing routine assessments.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE &

SKILLS:

Labor Nurse

* Does initial and continuous assessment.

* Obtains prenatal records.

* Interprets and reads the fetal monitor.

* Monitors contractions

* Assess patient and fetal VS

* Administered medication.

* Identify complications during labor and delivery

* Communicates the mom's condition and needs to the Physician

* Coaches mom during labor and delivery

* Cares for the mom and infant throughout labor, birth, and immediate postpartum phase.

* Provides emotional support

* Circulate C-Section and recover them

* Checks patient's cervix periodically to monitor progression /lack of dilation.

* Cares for patient on Pitocin, MgSO4 and continues lumbar epidural.

* Recovers vaginal delivery

Couplet Care Nurse

* Assumes responsibility for both mother and baby

* Monitors VS of mom and baby

* Performs routine tests for baby

* Assess for any signs or symptoms that indicate complications of childbirth

* Communicate with physician and pediatrician regarding mom and baby

* Take care of postpartum readmission, post operative GYN

* Recovers C-Section or vaginal delivery patients

LICENSES AND

CERTIFICATIONS:

* Must have current RN licensure in the State of California.

* Current AHA BLS required upon hire. ACLS, NRP and PALS certification as required by Department.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

Associates degree in nursing required, BSN preferred.

Experience Preferred :1 year:
Labor & Delivery, OB, Couplet Care Experience, strongly preferred

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.