OB Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated OB Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional patient care in a critical access facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a range of tasks related to labor, delivery, postpartum care, and neonatal testing while working collaboratively in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Shift Information

• Shift Duration: 36 or 48 hours

Responsibilities

• Conduct labor and delivery care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for mothers and newborns.
• Perform newborn resuscitation as needed and provide ongoing postpartum care.
• Handle all newborn testing within the first 24 hours and complete necessary documentation, including birth certificates.
• Assist with cleaning and post-delivery care for mothers.
• Float to other departments (med/surg, ICU, ER) as required to support hospital operations, performing CNA duties without taking a patient load.

Qualifications

• Certification in BLS, ACLS, NRP, and fetal monitoring is required.
• Strong clinical skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a small facility setting.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Flexibility to float to other departments when necessary as per staffing needs.

Births and Deliveries

The facility experiences a variable number of deliveries, typically ranging from 12 to 25 births per month.

This position is ideal for compassionate nurses who thrive in a smaller healthcare setting and understand the responsibilities associated with a critical access facility.