OB RN
Salmon, ID
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description:

The 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 a patient load in the Med/Surg unit to ensure appropriate staffing levels and continuity of care. This position requires adaptability in patient assignments, clinical expertise, and a commitment to patient-centered care across multiple units.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards.
• Provide comprehensive care to obstetric patients, including 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 for optimal patient outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with diverse age groups and backgrounds.
• Demonstrate organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Make nursing decisions within the scope of licensure according to established hospital policies and procedures.
• Attend 75% of nursing staff meetings and participate in in-service education for professional growth and development.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
• Promote patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching self-care skills.
• Document patient care services by charting in patient and departmental records.
• Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions and ongoing needs.
• Delegate and oversee tasks assigned to nursing assistants and support staff.

Other 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 previous experience in obstetric nursing required.
• Experience in maternal/fetal assessment, newborn assessment, and postpartum care.

Certificates, Licenses, 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 required upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required upon hire or within one year of employment.

Expectation for All Employees:

• Supports the mission, values, and vision of the organization.
• Follows compliance, safety, and workplace policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of all data, including patient and employee information.
• Participates in quality assurance processes and complies with regulatory requirements.
• Ensures a safe work environment free from harassment and discrimination.
• Promotes teamwork and positive communication among colleagues.