RN - Week Day - Obstetrics (Casual)

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Job Title:

RN - Week Day - Obstetrics (Casual)

Cost Center:

603181326 IMHos-Womens Health

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

8

Employee Type:

Casual

Work Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The RN - Week Day – Obstetrics provides and coordinates total nursing care for the obstetrical and newborn patient. Provides ongoing nursing assessment, determining physiological, psycho-social, and emotional needs of the patient and family in accordance with established philosophy, policies, and procedures. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred/Optional: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 

Minimum Required:  One year (2080 hours) of OB registered nursing experience in a like facility within the past three years, or if training position, one year of registered nursing experience. Demonstrates excellence in customer service and professional conduct.  Possesses good communication skills.  Interacts appropriately and positively with peers, patients, families, physicians, and professionals. Maintains professionalism in the community, protects the confidentiality of the patient and serves as a patient advocate at all times.

Knowledge/skills to assess and provide appropriate care interventions for the obstetrical and newborn patient.  Ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and make appropriate, timely care decision. Able to seriously analyze patient flow and recognize importance of preplanning. Able to adapt quickly to fluctuations in census and patient acuity. Able to function adequately in stressful situations. Demonstrates ability to direct others and delegate appropriately. 

Preferred/Optional: None

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Michigan. BCLS required within 30 days of hire. Able to complete OB/LD/NU competency testing and achieve score of 80% or greater on medication test.

Preferred/Optional: NPR certification, National Certification in Obstetrical Nursing Care or EFM.

Casual Position: Hours as assigned and upon availability.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare.  Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.  This is a condition of employment.  Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.