Rn Obstetrics

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Obstetrics Unit provides skilled and compassionate care to expectant mothers during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods. This role includes monitoring maternal and fetal health, assisting in the birthing process, and educating patients and families. When obstetrics patients are not present, the RN will support the Medical/Surgical unit, ensuring continuity of care. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment, requiring adaptability, clinical expertise, and strong communication skills.

• Assist with labor and delivery including fetal monitoring, medication administration, and patient education.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being, recognizing and responding to complications promptly.
• Educate patients and families on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn health.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective care.
• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for adult medical and surgical patients when assigned to Med/Surg unit.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and wound care as ordered by physicians.
• Document patient assessments, progress, and care plans accurately and timely.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families.
• Delegate and oversee tasks assigned to nursing assistants, ESTs, and unit clerks.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, state nursing regulations, and safety standards.
• Participate in nursing staff meetings and professional development activities.
• Mentor and orient new staff members as needed.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Idaho or an approved compact state.
• Minimum of one year of obstetric nursing experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; graduate of an approved School of Nursing required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required upon hire or within one year.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and patient education skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

• Experience in maternal/fetal assessment and newborn care.
• Prior experience in Medical/Surgical nursing.
• Demonstrated skills in emergency response and critical thinking.
• Leadership or mentoring experience.

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and rotating night shifts.
• Ability to maintain physical, emotional, and mental health required for demanding clinical environment.
• Flexibility to be assigned to Obstetrics or Medical/Surgical units based on patient census.
• Adherence to all hospital policies including HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control.

• Night shift position with rotating schedules including weekends and holidays.
• Shift assignments based on unit census and staffing needs.
• Participation in staff meetings and in-service education as scheduled.