RN - OB GYN

Obstetrics Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse position provides quality nursing care for maternal and newborn patients. Cooperates with other professional staff to provide services that reflect the caring philosophy of the organization. The OB RN will cross-train and care for Med Surg/EICU patients when needed. Completes initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions, and develops an individual plan of care for patients assigned to the unit. Appropriately triages patient care based on presenting or expressed symptoms. Accurately administers medications. Assesses labor progression. Manages induction of labor and cervical ripening. Deals competently with medical emergencies, including prolapsed cord, breech delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, precipitous delivery, uterine rupture, and management of meconium, abruptio placenta, and placenta previa. Performs and accurately interprets fetal heart monitoring. Manages pregnancy-related concerns such as hypertension and diabetes. Assesses the condition of the newborn and recognizes situations requiring heightened surveillance or a higher level of care. Performs neonatal resuscitation within the scope of practice and certification. Recognizes and manages neonatal sepsis. Monitors newborns for adverse events such as hypoglycemia, hypothermia, and jaundice, and intervenes appropriately. Promotes patient education and involves the family in the care of the newborn. Identifies and alerts the provider about patient status changes appropriately and promptly. Communicates effectively with the patient's care team. Performs other duties as requested.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in nursing preferred License: Must hold and maintain a Registered Nursing license Certifications: AHA BLS within 1 month of hire, NRP within 6 months of hire, ALSO within 1 year of hire, STABLE within 1 year of hire, Intermediate Fetal Monitoring within 1 year of hire Must-Have: Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail

Client Details City: Mauston State: WI

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• Disability insurance
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers