Travel Nurse RN - Obstetrics / Gynecology - $2,254 per week in Millersburg, OH

TravelNurseSource is working with Magnet Medical to find a qualified OB / GYN RN in Millersburg, Ohio, 44654!

Pay Information

$2,254 per week

About The Position

A Registered Nurse (RN) in Obstetrics provides specialized care to women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and the postpartum period. This role involves monitoring maternal and fetal health, assisting with labor and delivery, managing complications, and providing patient education and support. The RN in Obstetrics works closely with obstetricians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of both the mother and the newborn during the perinatal period.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prenatal Care and Assessment :
• Perform comprehensive assessments of pregnant patients, including medical history, vital signs, and fetal development.
• Monitor the physical and emotional well-being of pregnant patients, including any signs of complications like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or fetal growth concerns.
• Provide education to expectant mothers on prenatal care, nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle modifications to promote a healthy pregnancy.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, including prenatal vitamins, blood pressure medication, or other doctor-ordered interventions.
• Labor and Delivery Care :
• Monitor the progress of labor, including assessing uterine contractions, fetal heart rate, and maternal vital signs.
• Administer pain management options such as epidurals, IV analgesics, or other medications in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Assist in delivery by providing support during vaginal or cesarean births, including maintaining a sterile environment, preparing equipment, and assisting the healthcare provider.
• Assist with procedures related to delivery, such as episiotomy, fetal monitoring, or emergency interventions as required.
• Fetal Monitoring and Assessment :
• Continuously monitor fetal heart rate and contractions during labor using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
• Assess the fetal well-being, identify signs of fetal distress, and report abnormal findings to the obstetrician or midwife.
• Perform routine assessments to ensure healthy fetal development, and intervene in the case of complications, such as fetal distress, umbilical cord prolapse, or meconium staining.
• Postpartum Care :
• Provide immediate postpartum care for mothers and newborns, including monitoring vital signs, uterine contraction, and bleeding.
• Assess and manage potential postpartum complications such as hemorrhage, infection, or blood pressure issues.
• Assist with breastfeeding education and support for new mothers, providing guidance on latch techniques and proper breast care.
• Offer emotional and psychological support to mothers during the postpartum period, addressing issues such as baby blues, postpartum depression, or recovery from a cesarean section.
• Patient Education and Counseling :
• Educate patients and their families about pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care, including topics like breastfeeding, infant care basics, and family planning.
• Provide information on birth control options, including how to prevent and manage pregnancy-related complications.
• Teach mothers about the importance of follow-up care and warning signs of complications during the postpartum period.
• Collaboration with the Healthcare Team :
• Work collaboratively with obstetricians, midwives, pediatricians, and other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care for patients.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning to ensure that both maternal and newborn care needs are addressed.
• Communicate effectively with team members about any changes in patient status or concerns that require attention.
• Infection Control and Safety :
• Follow strict infection control procedures, especially during labor, delivery, and post-delivery care, to prevent infections such as postpartum uterine infections or neonatal sepsis.
• Ensure the safe administration of medications and treatments, adhering to protocols for administering pain relief or anesthesia during labor.
• Monitor for signs of complications such as hemorrhage, infections, or thromboembolic events (e.g., deep vein thrombosis) and intervene appropriately.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping :
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments, labor progress, medications administered, complications, and patient education.
• Update electronic health records (EHR) and other documentation systems, ensuring compliance with institutional standards and legal requirements.
• Document birth details, postpartum recovery, and any complications or issues that arise during the labor or delivery process.

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Job Requirements

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About Magnet Medical

We are new and nimble! Even though our company is new we have over 30 years of experience in the Healthcare Staffing world. We have taken all the exceptional things we've learned over the years and put them into Magnet MEdical. We are committed to providing the best Quality, Care, Service and Support to those who are providing care to the patients. We work with Hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities across all 50 states. We can't do our jobs without you so let's work together to help you meet all of your goals!

We have recently merged two staffing companies to create Magnet Medical which allows us to offer more opportunities to our travelers!

Modalities we staff :

Since we are new and nimble, we are not set in our ways so that we can be flexible to our candidate and client needs. We are here when you need us!