Travel Nurse RN - OB/GYN
Salmon, ID
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) for the Obstetrics Unit provides compassionate and skilled care to expectant mothers during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. This role involves monitoring the health of both mother and baby, assisting in the birthing process, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for families. In the absence of active patients in the Obstetrics Unit, the RN will be assigned to provide care in the Med/Surg unit, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and continuity of care. This role requires the ability to adapt to varying patient assignments, clinical expertise, and a commitment to patient-centered care across multiple units.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards and facility standards of care.
• Provide comprehensive care to obstetric patients, including care for 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 orders.
• 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 to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with diverse age groups, ethnicities, educational levels, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Make nursing decisions within the scope of licensure and according to established hospital policies and procedures.
• Attend at least 75% of nursing staff meetings and participate in available in-service education for professional growth and development.
• Foster a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
• Promote patient independence through the establishment of care goals and education on condition management and self-care skills.
• Document patient care services accurately in patient and department records.
• Maintain continuity among nursing teams through diligent documentation and communication of actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs.
• Delegate and oversee tasks assigned to nursing assistants and support staff.
• This job description may change at any time at the discretion of the supervisor.

Additional Requirements

• Able to work weekends, holidays, and shift rotations as needed.
• Maintain good physical, emotional, and mental health.
• Orient and mentor new staff members.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in obstetric nursing required.
• Experience in maternal/fetal assessment, newborn assessment, and postpartum care.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Idaho or approved compact state licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certifications required upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required upon hire or within one year of employment.

Employee Expectations

• Support the Mission, Values, and Vision of the organization.
• Follow requirements outlined in the Employee Handbook, compliance program, policies & procedures, and individual job description.
• Promote safety through adherence to universal precautions, risk management practices, and security protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality of all data, including patient and employee information.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and all hospital policies, including HIPAA