Ob Fetal Monitoring Nurse​/UKHC

Posting Details

Job Title:

Ob Fetal Monitoring Nurse/UKHC

Requisition Number NR14391

Working Title:

Fetal Monitoring RN 7P
Department Name: H3061:

KCH-MATERNAL

Work Location:

Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 10
Salary Range: $/hour
Type of Position:
Staff Position
Time Status:
Full-Time

ADN

2 years

Registered Nurse and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider;
Certified in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) and Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Fetal Monitoring Certification within 6 months of hire; AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Instructor Certification within 1 year of hire.

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50‑100 pounds daily and 25‑50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, sit for long periods; may be exposed to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, sharp instruments.

Three 12‑hour shifts per week from 7 pm until 7:30 am; weekend and holiday work required.

The fetal monitoring nurse is a member of the collaborative care team who is responsible for providing continuous vigilance and tele‑nursing focused on early prevention/intervention of abnormal fetal heart rate tracings within the Birthing Center to decrease fetal/neonatal morbidity and mortality. The role involves patient advocacy, proactive continuous monitoring, prevention, evidence‑based care, telecommunication, clinical decision support, humane, compassionate ethical care.

• Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework and Swanson’s Caring model.
• Superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills.
• Basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet.
• Professional and respectful communication with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
• High motivation, proactive, confident advocacy for patients and families.
• Strong teamwork and independent work capability.
• Exceptional technical skills and proven ability to work in a team.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

None

03/18/2026

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