Registered Nurse, Birthplace

The maternal / child nurse provides physical, emotional and educational support for women and their families from newborn to adolescents. Obstetric nurses are cross-trained to care for laboring, postpartum and newborn patients. Nurses have many options available to tailor the labor and delivery experience according to the needs of each family. Low intervention initiatives, as well as high intervention procedures may be a part of a typical day. Excellent communication skills and teamwork are essential as the obstetric nurse collaborates with a broad spectrum of providers, including family practice, anesthesiologists, obstetricians, certified nurse midwives, pediatricians and ancillary units to achieve excellent patient outcomes.

Obstetric nurses are required to obtain and maintain competencies in NRP, STABLE, CPR and AWHONN fetal monitoring. Certification by the NCC in inpatient obstetrics is promoted and encouraged. A yearly bonus is given to those who maintain their certification.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• BSN required
• Current Indiana RN licensure
• Current American Heart Association BLS provider

Colleagues hired with an associate degree must enter a BSN program within 12 months of hire and earn their BSN from a NLN or CCNE accredited program within 5 years of beginning their BSN degree.

Effective February 2021, Colleagues hired with an associate degree and 10 or more years of nursing experience may be exempt from entering into a BSN program.

Why Goshen?

• Compensation : Welcome and relocation bonuses offered, student loan repayment, tuition assistance for continuing education
• Benefits : Health benefits, paid time off & child care reimbursement
• Education : Clinical onboarding and orientation, Newly licensed nurse residency program
• Professional Development : Specialty certification bonus, ongoing in-services and leadership development
• Recognition : Magnet designation for the first time in 2004 and achieved re-designation in 2009, 2014 and 2019.
• Culture : Unique TUL (The Uncommon Leader) culture and nursing professional governance structure empower nurses at Goshen to lead change and advance practice.