About this opportunity
Steele Memorial Medical Center lists this RN Obstetric Services PRN opportunity in salmon, Idaho. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Brief Description
Nestled in the beautiful, serene landscapes of rural Idaho, Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC) is a small yet vibrant healthcare organization dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. We serve a close-knit community with a strong emphasis on continuity of care and building lasting relationships with our patients. Here, you’ll find the perfect blend of fulfilling medical practice and the tranquil charm of rural living.
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Responsibilities
Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; following facility standards of care set by the State Board of Nursing and other governing agency regulations. Possess knowledge and skills regarding nursing principles and practice.
Provide comprehensive care to obstetric patients, including laboring mothers, postpartum recovery and newborns.
Assist with labor and delivery including fetal monitoring, medication administration, and patient education.
Monitor maternal and fetal well-being, recognizing and responding to complications.
Educate patients and families on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn health.
Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective care.
Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for adult patients with medical and surgical conditions.
Administer medications, IV therapy and wound care as per physician order.
Monitor patient progress, document assessments, and adjust care plans accordingly.
Assist with post-operative recovery, chronic illness management, and acute care interventions.
Respond to emergencies and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
Communicate effectively with a wide range of age groups, ethnic, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Make nursing decisions within the scope of licensure and according to established hospital policies and procedures.
Attend 75% of nursing staff meetings and other available in-service education that pertains to professional growth and development.
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
Promotes patients independence by establishing patient care goals, teaching patients, friends, and family to understand condition, medication, and self-care skills, answering questions.
Documents patient care services by recording in patient and department records.
Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Delegates and oversees tasks delegated to nursing assistants, ESTs and Unit Clerks.
Requirements
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Idaho or approved compact state licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required upon hire
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring required upon hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required upon hire or within one year of employment
Minimum of one (1) year of previous experience in obstetric nursing required
Summary
At Steele Memorial Medical Center, we believe in creating more than just a workplace — we create a supportive, inspiring environment where healthcare professionals can thrive.
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Worksite address
salmon, ID, 83467, US
Who can apply
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