Obstetrics RN
Sullivan, Indiana
Sullivan County Community Hospital

Registered Nurse (OB) - Indiana

Location

• Sullivan, Indiana

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Specialty

• Obstetrics (OB)

Shift and Hours

• Days
• 36 hours per week
• Schedule options: 4x10's or 5x8's

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license by the Indiana State Board of Nursing
• 1-2 years professional OB/GYN nursing experience
• CPR certification
• ACLS certification (within one year)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification (within one year)
• FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) certification (within one year)
• Completion of annual EMTALA and MSE education

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge and ability to safely care for patients and newborns in labor and delivery, post-partum, nursery, and clean GYN patients
• Ability to assess, treat, and care for obstetrical patients and neonates
• Recognize signs of fetal distress and deviations from normal labor progression
• Assist in newborn resuscitation and perform examinations related to labor progress
• Provide patient and family education on procedures, newborn care, and post-partum care including perineal care, rest, exercise, and resumption of normal activities
• Administer medications to newborns using proper dosages and techniques
• Ensure required newborn testing is completed before discharge or arranged appropriately
• Maintain accurate and complete patient documentation and records
• Transcribe physician orders accurately and legibly

Responsibilities

• Establish effective working relationships with physicians and healthcare staff
• Delegate tasks appropriately to healthcare team members based on their skills and education
• Participate in orientation of new staff
• Support hospital and nursing policies and promote a harmonious work environment
• Use equipment and supplies safely and efficiently; clean and store equipment properly
• Work in other nursing areas as needed (Med/Surg, ICU, ER) performing duties such as patient rounding, vital signs, glucometer checks, baths, IV starts, and documentation
• Coordinate with other agencies and disciplines to facilitate patient care
• Participate in quality improvement and peer review activities and committees
• Demonstrate flexibility with schedule and job duties
• Stay current with advances in nursing practice

Behavioral Expectations

• Consistently comply with established behavioral standards and policies

This position requires a professional nurse with OB experience who is certified in ACLS, NRP, and FHM, able to provide comprehensive care to obstetrical patients and newborns, and willing to work collaboratively in a dynamic hospital environment.