Ob gyn Jobs in Lubbock, TX

POSITION SUMMARY :

Accountable for the observation, assessment, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, or health teachings of a person who is ill, injured, infirm, or experiencing a change in normal health processes; the maintenance of health or prevention of illness; the administration of a medication or treatment as ordered by a physician, the supervision or teaching of nursing; the administration, supervision, and evaluation of nursing practices, policies, and procedures; the performance of an act delegated by a physician and the development of the nursing care plan. Assesses postpartum patients' physical condition and monitors parameters for both vaginal and cesarean section deliveries through discharge from the hospital. Assesses neonates' physical condition and monitors parameters through discharge from the hospital. Manages pain control needs for postpartum patients and newborns. Develop, implement and evaluate an individualized and specific discharge plan of care based on an assessment of the patient and family / significant other's needs. Promotes a philosophy of maternal / infant care that advocates breastfeeding and supports the normal physiological functions involved in the establishment of this maternal / infant process.

SHIFT : Fulltime Night Shift 6 : 30p-7a

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS : Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse accepted by the Texas State Board of Nursing to engage in professional nursing.
• Technical, clerical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills relevant to patient care / area.
• Certification requirements as defined by the certification policy. (BLS, and NRP)
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED :

Houston's oldest hospital is GROWING!

Welcome to St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Houston's first and only downtown hospital delivering world-class care for the last 137 years and looking forward to the next century of exceptional care to Houstonians when they need us most.

Whether it's for a scheduled surgery, the birth of a baby, an unexpected emergency, or an outpatient visit, we have staff available around the clock to provide you access to immediate, quality health care. SJMC has been providing health care services to Greater Houston residents for over 130 years, which should give you great comfort in knowing that we have a great tradition of caring for our community. We strive to meet our patients' expectations and encourage our patients to provide us with feedback on how we can help them have the best experience possible while they're in our care.

Over the last years we have expanded our services to include the Advanced Wound Care Center, Comprehensive Cardiac and Vascular Services, the Women's Center, the St. Joseph Maternal Fetal Medicine Center, and a Weight Loss Surgery Program, just to name a few. As you work with our physicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and other staff, you will be guided through your health care journey, from diagnosis to treatment, with compassion every step of the way.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care St Joseph Medical Center provides to our community we are privileged to support in all of our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.