RN Labor & Delivery
Company: Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulask
Location: Leoma
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Description: The Registered Nurse in the OB Department provides
direct and indirect patient care. He/She applies the nursing
process to plan and implement the care of patients, including
patient and family education and continuum of care planning. The
Registered Nurse must possess good communication skills and must be
able to effectively communicate with physicians, peers, patients
and families. He/She works collaboratively with all members of the
healthcare team to ensure quality care is delivered. The Registered
Nurse working in the OB department will care for various types of
patients including but not limited to antepartum, intrapartum,
postpartum, newborn, GYN surgery patients. Will oversee LPN
practices as directed by unit director. Essential Functions
Providing nursing care appropriate to the condition and needs of
the patient. Consulting and collaborating with physicians and other
healthcare professionals to provide care to the patients.
Establishing, reviewing, revising and following the patient plan of
care Administering medications and treatments within the scope of
practice for a Registered Nurse Recording patient care activities
including assessment, reassessment, and ongoing treatment notes
within the patient's medical record. Using a variety of computer
systems Operating medical equipment used in the care of the patient
Providing patient and family education related to treatment,
diagnosis, medications, discharge and self-care. Providing patient
care following nursing standards of care in a manner that promotes
excellent outcomes, avoids harm to patients, and promotes heath and
healing. Must be able to read and communicate effectively in
English. Must possess the ability to work under pressure, to adapt
quickly in changing situations, to function dependently and
independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing
knowledge to a variety of settings. Unit specific duties as
assigned. Non-Essential Functions Accepts all call schedule as
directed. Complete all assigned education in a timely manner. Other
duties as assigned. Must complete department specific education.
Organizational Expectations Actively participates in Foundation
Safety Behavior Tools and Tactics such as Briefs, Debriefs,
Huddles, Learning Board Activities, Executive Patient Safety Rounds
and reporting of unanticipated and unintended patient events
regardless of whether there is harm. Consistent use of AIDET & 5
P's Uphold the facilities Core Values: Champion Patient Care Do the
Right Thing Embrace Individuality Act with Kindness Make a
Difference Together Qualifications: Job Requirements Minimum
Education Associates Degree in Nursing is required. Bachelor Degree
in Nursing is preferred. Required Licenses [ Tennessee, United
States ] Registered Nurse Must have a current TN RN license or a
compact state license or obtain within 30 days from date of hire.
Required Skills BLS - current or must obtain within 90 days from
date of hire. ACLS - current or must obtain within 90 days from
date of hire. NRP - current or must obtain within 90 days from date
of hire. AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Certification -
current or must obtain within 6 months from date of hire.
S.T.A.B.L.E. - current or must obtain within 90 days from date of
hire.
Keywords: Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulask, Decatur , RN Labor & Delivery, Healthcare , Leoma, Alabama
