Night OB Hospital Nurse (RN)

Required Experience

Prior acute care experience.

Required Education

Graduate of a state accredited school of nursing

Current Iowa License

ACLS, PALS, NRP certification

Position Summary

Directs the functions and activities in the Obstetrical Department and Nursery, implements policies, procedures, standards, and regulations for patients, medical staff, and the public. Performs duties in any nursing capacity as needed.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel.
• Assist physician with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to obstetrical patient care.
• Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning equipment.
• Inspects area daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur.
• Ensures accurate maintenance of patient's medical record and that patient records are treated as confidential information. Adheres to the policies and procedures regarding HIPAA Guidelines.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performance standards and skills required of an Obstetric/Nursery Nurse.
• Demonstrated the ability to competently care for patients of all ages to include neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult. Must have knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patients in this age range, able to assess data and interpret appropriate information relating to their age-specific needs.
• Performs duties in any nursing capacity as needed.
• Proper use of safe patient handling devices/equipment is required by all employees involved in lifting/transferring patients who need assistance.
  
  

Additional Job Requirements

• Attends meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Demonstrates the ability to function as a team leader when O.B. closed.
• Assists attending physician and aids patients and families as needed in times of stress or crisis.
• Directs maintenance of obstetric / nursery facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort and safety of patients and staff.
• Satisfactorily qualifies for the position through an Iowa Criminal History/Dependent Adult Abuse check within the limits of applicable laws.
  
  

Soft Skill Requirements

• Promotes good intra and inter hospital communications and relationships at all times.
  
  

Physical Demands

Occasional (0-33% of day)

Frequent (34%-66% of day)

Constant (>67% of the day)

Positions

How Often (per Hour/day

Doing What Activity?

Sitting

Occasional

Documentation

Standing

Frequent

Patient care

Bending/Stooping

Occasional

Shoes for patients, placing pillows, taking vitals, other comfort or patient care

Repetitive Squatting/Crouching

Occasional

Supplies from cabinets

Kneeling

Occasional

Shoes for patients, assist with dressing, other comfort or patient care

Bilateral Reaching (below waist, Horizontal, overhead)

Occasional

Patient care and IV’s

Walking

Frequent

Carpet, flooring in patient rooms

Typing

Occasional

Documentation

Work Environment

How Often

Activity

Tools/Equipment Used

Occasional

Diligent lift equipment, PPE, hygiene tools, IV related equipment

Exposure to infectious and contagious diseases

Occasional

Patient Interactions

Exposure to Bloodborne diseases

Occasional

Patient Interactions

Stressful situations

Frequent

Patient and Family Interactions

Required PPE

• Eye protection
• Face protection
• Gown
• Mask
• Sterile medical gloves