Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Women's Services provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Women's Services unit, including obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care. The RN utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety in accordance with hospital policies and nursing standards.

Essential Functions

Provides direct patient care in the obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery units
Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans for mothers and infants
Monitors fetal heart tones, vital signs, and patient status throughout labor and postpartum
Administers medications, performs procedures, and assists physicians with exams and deliveries
Educates patients and families on postpartum care, infant care, breastfeeding, and discharge instructions
Documents all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly
Participates in emergency response situations, including neonatal resuscitation and postpartum hemorrhage
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and facilitate discharge planning
Maintains a safe and clean environment in compliance with infection control standards
Participates in staff training, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Strong clinical knowledge in obstetric and neonatal care
Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments
Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) and fetal monitoring systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient and family interactions
Ability to prioritize tasks and respond quickly to emergencies
Knowledge of infection control practices and safety protocols
Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care

Qualifications

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

License/Certification

Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
Basic Life Support (BLS) as required per facility policy
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as required per facility policy
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) as required per facility policy
Fetal Monitoring Certification as required per facility policy
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) as required per facility policy

Experience

Minimum of six (6) months of obstetrical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

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