Travel Nurse RN - OB/GYN
Pearsall, TX
All Medical Personnel - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

RN OB for Med Surg Unit - Must have experience with Newborns

Provides nursing care services to women during pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period in accordance with the policies and directives of the medical staff. Possess the ability to comprehend and follow written or verbal instruction or directions. Adheres to Standard Precaution policy and procedure. Performs other duties as requested by supervisor. Work with supervisors, and other department managers and medical staff to provide the best patient care possible. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares mothers for the process of labor and delivery.
• Monitors high-risk patients closely to ascertain any conditions that may require the care of the Physician.
• Attends to the comfort of the mother in labor, and assists the mother in the delivery room in having a safe delivery.
• Administers medications, blood transfusions, and emergency measures necessary in the case of such conditions as hemorrhage or shock.
• Offers emotional support and comfort for the patient during childbirth.
• Assists the mother after the birth of the baby in the healing process.
• Assesses the mother’s physical and emotional condition and lends whatever assistance the mother needs in adapting to her new baby and its needs.
• Counsels and educates the new mother, father, and siblings in new baby care and needs.
• Attends in-service training at the request of their director, including hospital orientation and Annual Skills Fair.
• Will be preceptor to new hires as requested.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Two years’ related experience preferred.
• RN License to practice as a professional Registered Nurse in the State of Texas or Active Multi-State RN Compact License
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required Basic Fetal Monitoring and Assessment is required; Advanced Fetal Monitoring and Assessment is preferred.