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The Registered Nurse assumes responsibility andaccountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery ofpatient care for obstetric patients. TheRN demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective andefficient manner with supervision. TheRN demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordinationof patient care. The RN consistentlyperforms according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patientcare and assisting others in the management of patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement andevaluate patient care

• Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic andpsychosocial changes in the patient’s condition

• Collects, analyzes and interprets data and information fromhealth care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses

• Performs admitting assessments, reviews history and developsplan of care

• Initiates fetal heart monitor, performs vaginal exams,interprets fetal heart tones and determines frequency duration and intensity ofcontractions

• Monitors progress of laboring mothers, interprets fetalheart monitor and notifies physician when appropriate for progress or problems

• Plans for expected outcomes of care for those patientsassigned

• Performs interventions according to identified priorities,plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard

• Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patientenvironment

• Compares expected and actual outcomes of care and identifiesdeviation from the plan of care

• Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meetpatient care needs and assigned unit/floor including establishing priorities

• Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment andequipment

• Communicates pertinent information about patient, nursingunit, and activities as appropriate

• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse license within the state ofpractice.

• Minimum one year obstetrics experience preferred.

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

  Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.