TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified OB/GYN RN in Mauston, Wisconsin, 53948!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Obstetrics RN, Labor and Delivery Nurse
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 0 years
License: Wisconsin Registered Nursing license required
Certifications: AHA BLS within 1 month of hire
Must-Have: Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required
Description:
The Registered Nurse position provides quality nursing care for maternal and newborn patients.
Cooperates with other professional staff to provide services that reflect a caring philosophy.
The OB RN will also cross-train and care for Med Surg/EICU patients when needed.
Essential Job Duties:
Completes initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions, and develops individual care plans.
Appropriately triages patient care based on presenting or expressed symptoms.
Accurately administers medications.
Assesses labor progression.
Manages induction of labor and cervical ripening.
Handles medical emergencies including prolapsed cord, breech delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, and others.
Performs and accurately interprets fetal heart monitoring.
Manages pregnancy-related concerns such as hypertension and diabetes.
Assesses condition of newborn and recognizes situations requiring higher levels of care.
Performs neonatal resuscitation within scope of practice and certification.
Recognizes and manages neonatal sepsis.
Monitors newborn for adverse events such as hypoglycemia, hypothermia, and jaundice, and intervenes appropriately.
Promotes patient education and involvement in the care of newborns.
Identifies and alerts about patient status changes appropriately and promptly.
Communicates effectively with the care team.
Performs other duties as requested.