Obstetric Nurse (OB Nurse)

Obstetric Nurse (OB Nurse) at ScionHealth summary :

The Obstetric Nurse provides essential care during the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum phases for mothers and newborns. This role involves monitoring health statuses, administering medications, conducting assessments, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure positive birth experiences. The nurse also educates patients on postpartum care and maintains compliance with medical documentation standards.

Description

Andalusia Health is currently seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery / Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (L&D / LDRP) Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team.

The ideal candidate will provide exceptional care to mothers and newborns during the labor and delivery and recovery, and postpartum process. This role requires a strong understanding of obstetric nursing, critical care, and emergency medicine, as well as the ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations. The experienced L&D / LDRP Registered Nurse will collaborate with physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and positive birth experiences.

In this role you will :

• Monitor the health status of mothers and newborns throughout the labor process
• Administer medications and perform necessary medical procedures such as phlebotomizing and IV placement
• Assist with labor management, including providing education and emotional support to patients
• Conduct assessments of maternal-fetal well-being using appropriate laboratory tests and monitoring equipment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Respond to emergencies with critical care skills, ensuring prompt intervention when necessary
• Educate patients on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care practices
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities in compliance with ICD-10 coding standards

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Qualifications

Education

Licenses / Certification

Experience

Keywords :

Obstetric Nurse, Labor and Delivery Nurse, Registered Nurse, Maternal Care, Newborn Care, Nursing, Healthcare, Patient Education, Emergency Care, Postpartum Care