Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics (OB) - Lourdes Hospital
IntelyCare, Paducah, KY, United States
Registered Nurse (RN)
Obstetrics (OB)
Lourdes Hospital
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
Addresses 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
Provides episodic (outpatient) and inpatient (at designated units) Obstetrical/Women's Health nursing care where applicable
Applies 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
Delivers 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 Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing
Certifications:
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from 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 obtain 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)
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a mission that matters. We support your well-being
personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/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
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department: Labor and Delivery - Lourdes
Obstetrics (OB)
Lourdes Hospital
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
Addresses 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
Provides episodic (outpatient) and inpatient (at designated units) Obstetrical/Women's Health nursing care where applicable
Applies 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
Delivers 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 Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing
Certifications:
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from 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 obtain 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)
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a mission that matters. We support your well-being
personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/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
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department: Labor and Delivery - Lourdes