Job Description
The Registered Nurse in the OB Department provides direct and indirect patient care, applying the nursing process for planning and implementing care, including education and care continuity.
Works collaboratively with healthcare team members to ensure quality outcomes.
Cares for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, and GYN surgery patients, overseeing LPN practices as directed.
Provides individualized nursing care, collaborates with physicians, and maintains accurate documentation.
Administers medications, operates medical equipment, and educates patients and families on treatments and self-care.
Must communicate effectively in English, work under pressure, and adapt to changing situations.
Minimum Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelorâs preferred. Valid TN RN license or equivalent needed.
Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, NRP, AWHONN Fetal Monitoring, and S.T.A.B.L.E., obtained within specified timeframes.