Inpatient Clinical Nurse (Obstetrics/Gynecology)

Quick Facts

• Direct hire opportunity for an inpatient clinical nursing role focused on obstetrics/gynecology
• Responsibilities include comprehensive inpatient care, perioperative support, and rotational charge nurse duties

Description

Provide comprehensive nursing care to obstetric and gynecology patients and their newborns, ranging from routine needs to complex complications. Serve as the circulating RN for cesarean sections and other obstetric surgical procedures as needed, and act as charge nurse on a rotating basis. Coordinate case management needs, develop and update nursing care plans, and ensure safe medication management.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient nursing care for obstetric/gynecology patients and newborns
• Provide perioperative care; circulate for cesarean sections and additional obstetric surgical procedures
• Serve as rotational Charge Nurse: assign duties, ensure accurate health record entries, and review/revise nursing care plans
• Coordinate with case/outcomes management; develop care plans/procedures and set standards of care
• Monitor approved medication dosages and address uncommon ordered dosages with the ordering provider

Requirements

• US citizenship
• Education: graduate/bachelor’s/associate/diploma in professional nursing from an accredited program
• Licensure: active, unrestricted RN license and passing of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
• Experience: 1+ year of professional nursing experience with obstetric or gynecology patient care and patient/staff education
• Background/security: suitability/fitness determination and Personnel Security Investigation; additional clearance due to recurring interaction with children/youth under 18
• Medical and immunization: pre-placement medical exam; immunization screening including Hepatitis B for direct patient contact
• Vaccination/testing: consent to seasonal influenza vaccination (or exemption); consent to random drug urinalysis testing
• Certifications: maintain BLS; obtain/maintain ACLS and NRP
• Physical/availability: ability to lift up to 50 pounds; work on call during irregular hours including evenings/weekends/holidays as needed
• Credentials: must fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements

Benefits

Benefits are available; review the employer benefits information.