Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics (OB) - Lourdes Hospital
Mercy Home Health, Paducah, KY, United States
Mercy Health is a faith‑based, patient‑focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well‑being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Mercy Health seeks people who are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship, creating an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Job Summary
The Obstetrics (OB) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:
Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs
Implementing clinical nursing interventions to acute, critical patients that require intensive medical care
Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment
Essential Functions
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
Address the care provided to healthcare consumers in the context of woman‑, newborn‑, and family‑centered care; and includes those who do not self‑identify as women, or exclusively as women, as well as all people parenting newborns
Provide episodic (outpatient) and inpatient (at designated units) Obstetrical/Women's Health nursing care where applicable
Apply the nursing process in the care of women during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, gynecological, and other women's health issues and the neonate from birth until discharge with differing gestational ages, diagnoses, and complications
Deliver care to women of all ages requiring triage, prioritization, assessment, education, stabilization, resuscitation, and emergency management
Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Education
Graduate of an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Certifications
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must be obtained from an approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS)
NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred at hire, must be obtained within 3 months of hire)
Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification – National Certification Corporation (preferred if interpreting fetal monitoring)
Experience
One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Recent OB, ED, or Critical Care experience (preferred, not required)
Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)
Benefits
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.
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Job Summary
The Obstetrics (OB) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:
Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs
Implementing clinical nursing interventions to acute, critical patients that require intensive medical care
Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment
Essential Functions
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
Address the care provided to healthcare consumers in the context of woman‑, newborn‑, and family‑centered care; and includes those who do not self‑identify as women, or exclusively as women, as well as all people parenting newborns
Provide episodic (outpatient) and inpatient (at designated units) Obstetrical/Women's Health nursing care where applicable
Apply the nursing process in the care of women during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, gynecological, and other women's health issues and the neonate from birth until discharge with differing gestational ages, diagnoses, and complications
Deliver care to women of all ages requiring triage, prioritization, assessment, education, stabilization, resuscitation, and emergency management
Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Education
Graduate of an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Certifications
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must be obtained from an approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS)
NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred at hire, must be obtained within 3 months of hire)
Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification – National Certification Corporation (preferred if interpreting fetal monitoring)
Experience
One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Recent OB, ED, or Critical Care experience (preferred, not required)
Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)
Benefits
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.
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