What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN-Womens Svcs position at Kindred Healthcare?
Provide professional nursing care to the patients admitted in the Obstetric, Gynecology and Nursery Units. Assist physicians in various procedures related to delivery, postpartum, cesarean sections, circumcisions, and newborn care.
Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs.
Assists physician during examination, treatment and procedures and carries out physician orders.
Administers prescribed medications and monitors vital signs.
Maintains skills in various medical devices including electronic fetal monitors, hearing screen machines, radiant warmers, epidural pumps, transport isolettes, neopuffs, and birthing beds.
Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Required Licenses
Must have current and valid Wyoming RN License or equivalent compact
Required Skills
Current BLS Certification through American Heart Association
Current ACLS CertificationNRP within 6 months of hire or transfer date
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal monitoring within 9 months of hire or transfer to department.
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal monitoring provides a course completion rather than certification and it is the expectation that all WHU RN's participate in a course every 2 - 3 years from initial successful course completion.
STABLE current or within 18 months of hire or transfer to department
Work Experience
2 years of OB/L&D experience preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Drug Free Workplace
