Obstetrics RN
Salmon, Idaho
Steele Memorial Medical Center

Obstetrics Registered Nurse (RN) - Contract

Location: Salmon, Idaho
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 1700 - 0530 (overnight)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Summary

Provide compassionate, skilled nursing care to expectant mothers during labor, delivery, and postpartum, including monitoring maternal and fetal well-being and assisting in the birthing process. When no obstetrics patients are present, provide nursing care in the Medical/Surgical unit. Adaptability and clinical expertise across multiple units are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive care to laboring mothers, postpartum patients, and newborns.
• Assist with labor and delivery, including fetal monitoring, medication administration, and patient education.
• Monitor maternal and fetal health, recognize complications, and respond appropriately.
• Educate patients and families on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn health.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective care.
• Provide nursing care for adult medical/surgical patients when assigned.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and wound care per physician orders.
• Document patient assessments, progress, and care plans accurately.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Delegate and oversee tasks assigned to nursing assistants and support staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and promote patient rights, dignity, and safety.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service education for professional development.
• Mentor and orient new staff members.
• Work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as needed.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Idaho.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience within the last year.
• Experience working with maternal-fetal and neonate patients, including maternal-newborn care.
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification.

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Additional Information

• Must maintain good physical, emotional, and mental health.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Effective communication skills with diverse patient populations.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork.
• Adherence to safety, infection control, and regulatory standards including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Support and uphold workplace policies regarding compliance, confidentiality, and professional conduct.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified or required.