WI OB RN - Part Time Night Shift (7Pm-7:30Am)

POSITION SUMMARY 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 hospital. The OB RN will also cross train and care for Med Surg/EICU patients, when needed. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Completes initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions, and develops 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, management of meconium, abruptio placenta, placenta previa. Performs and accurately interrupts fetal heart monitoring. Manages pregnancy related concerns such as hypertension and diabetes. Assesses condition of newborn and recognizes situations of heightened surveillance or situations that require a higher level of care. Performs neonatal resuscitation within scope of practice and certification. Recognizes and manages neonatal sepsis. Monitors newborn for any adverse events such as hypoglycemia, hypothermia, and jaundice, and intervenes appropriately. Promotes patient education and involvement of care of newborn. Identifies and alerts the provider about patient status changes appropriately, promptly. Communicates effectively with the patient s care team. Perform other duties as requested. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Required qualifications to effectively perform job. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Two-year degree in nursing required. Four-year degree in nursing preferred. Must hold and maintain Wisconsin Registered Nursing license. AHA BLS within 1 month of hire NRP within 6 months of hire ALSO within 1 year of hire STABLE within 1 years of hire Intermediate Fetal Monitoring within 1 year of hire Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job. Intermediate proficiency with computers is required Comprehensive nursing skills and knowledge of equipment Thorough understanding of triage. Strong quantitative and analytical competency. Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

Shift: Night Shift - 4 (12) hour shifts, every other weekend, 7pm-7:30am

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Obstetrics RN

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