Nursing - OB RN

Job Description

Black River Health has immediate openings for a Registered Nurse in the OB Department. This position plans and provides comprehensive patient care. It manages available nursing resources and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to provide quality, cost-effective patient care. This position is required to float to other nursing departments as necessary, to meet patient care needs. This position is located at Black River Memorial Hospital:

SHIFT: Full-time - Various Shift - 72 hours per pay period with every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation

Essential Duties Include:

Provides individualized patient and family-focused care throughout the patient’s stay. Anticipates changes in patient care needs.

Evaluates patient assessments and responses to interventions and take appropriate action according to established standards.

Maintains up-to-date knowledge and demonstrates competence with required registered nurse competencies. Has thorough knowledge of the various kinds of medications administered.

Assess labor progression, and manages induction of labor and cervical ripening. Performs fetal heart monitoring, and neonatal assessments. Recognize and manages neonatal sepsis.

Competently manages obstetric medical emergencies (prolapsed cord, breech delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, precipitous delivery, uterine rupture, placental abruption)

Educational Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

BLS certification required within 3 months of hire

ACLS certification within 1 year of hire

NRP certification within 6 months of hire

Current licensed Wisconsin RN

Electronic Fetal monitor Certification with 2 years of hire

OB experience preferred

"Black River Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan."

Full-time