RN PRN (OB)

OB/GYN Nurse Position

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Experience/Skills

1-2 years professional OB/GYN experience

Possesses, or is willing to acquire, the special knowledge needed to safely care for patients and/or newborns in the OB/GYN unit including:

labor and delivery

post-partum

nursery

clean GYN patients

Must complete annual EMTALA education and annual MSE education

Ability to establish effective working relationships with physicians and other professional staff

Required Licenses/Certifications

Currently licensed as an RN by the Indiana State Board of Nursing

CPR

ACLS (within one year)

NRP (within one year)

FHM (within one year)

Working Conditions

Routine Responsibilities

Behavioral Expectations

Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations

Patient Care

Demonstrates the ability to assess, treat, and/or care for the obstetrical patient and the neonate

Possesses knowledge of growth and development of the obstetrical patient and the neonate

Understands the range of treatment needed by the obstetrical patient and the neonate

Understands and complies with IC policies and procedures at all times

Follows course of patient's labor, recognizes deviations from normal, and takes appropriate action

Recognizes signs of fetal distress during labor and alerts physician when necessary

Assists physician in resuscitation of the newborn

Does examination in absence of the physician recognizing station dilation and effacement of the cervix

Notifies physician of progress, so he/she is in attendance at the delivery

Explains procedures to patient and family

Records delivery in appropriate log

Understands and exercises proper technique in caring for the newborn

Administers proper dosages and applies acceptable techniques when giving medication to the newborn

Assesses mother's knowledge of care and feeding of the newborn and initiates appropriate instruction

Ensures that all required testing is performed on all infants before discharge or that arrangements have been made to have the test completed

Obtains complete information from mother or family member for birth registration of newborn

Gives instruction to post-partum patient in caring for her physical needs during hospitalization and after discharge including:

perineal care

rest and exercise

resumption of normal activities

Documentation

Responsible for accurately initiating and completing all forms pertaining to patient care

Maintains patient record

Accurately and legibly transcribes physician orders and inputs to order entry

Completes all documentation legibly and follows hospital policy for signatures, dates, and timing of events

Unit Responsibilities/Leadership/Miscellaneous

Properly delegates necessary activities to other members of the healthcare team as their abilities or level of education dictates

Participates in orientation of new staff

Refers appropriate problems to House Supervisor, Director/Asst. Director of Patient Care Services and contributes to the resolution

Supports hospital and nursing policies and decisions

Promotes harmonious working relationship within unit and with peers

Uses equipment and supplies in a safe, efficient manner

Cleans and returns equipment to proper storage

Works in other areas of nursing services including Med/Surg, ICU and ER as needed and as qualified, performing duties including but not limited to:

hourly patient rounding

vital signs

glucometer checks

baths

IV starts

documentation

Coordinates/assists in maintaining unit and patient room tidiness

Notifies other agencies and disciplines as necessary to facilitate coordinated patient care

Participates in QI/PR activities and committees as assigned

Stays current with advances in nursing

Supports department by demonstrating flexibility with schedule and job duties