RN, Registered Nurse - Obstetric Emergency Departm
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary:The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing
care for the comfort and well-being of patients. The Registered
Nurse (RN) prepares equipment and assists physician during
examinations and treatments. The Registered Nurse (RN) administers
prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and
monitors patient vital signs. The Registered Nurse (RN) observes
and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction, and
progress.The Registered Nurse (RN) participates as primary nurse,
associate nurse, a team member or team leader in the planning and
implementing of patient care. The Registered Nurse (RN) directs and
assists in carrying out safe aseptic technique and procedures. The
Registered Nurse (RN) offers leadership and direction to all
support staff within department.The CHRISTUS Spohn South Labor and
Delivery, Antepartum and Obstetrical Emergency Departments are all
staffed by one group of associates that are crossed trained in all
three areas. Registered Nurses, OB Surgical Technicians, Certified
Nurse Aides and Unit Secretaries make up our wonderful team of
associates. In addition we have 24-hour CRNA coverage for maternity
anesthesia and our OBED is staffed with in-house OB Hospitalist to
accept transfers, care for patients and handle emergencies 24 hours
a day. We average about 220 deliveries per month. We are capable of
providing care for our patients in need of Non-stress test,
Amniocentesis, Induction of Labor, Management of Postpartum
complications such as hemorrhage or elevated blood pressure, and
have the capability to begin an emergency section within 30 minutes
of decision time and recognized as a Texas Ten Step for
Breastfeeding. Our department is a happy environment for the
patient and family, and our team provides an exceptional patient
experience.The Obstetric Emergency Department is a 5 bed unit
located within the Labor and Delivery floor. The Obstetric
Emergency Department is fully staffed with an Obstetric Physician
and Obstetric Hospitalist. With this unit being located within the
Labor and Delivery unit, all Obstetric Emergency Department staff
is supported by the Labor and Delivery team.If you are looking to
join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages
professional development, we want you to become a part of the
CHRISTUS Spohn
family!https://youtu.be/yl4GeJf4PoURequirements:Graduate of an
accredited school of nursing. Able to assess, plan, implement and
evaluate nursing care.One-year experience in nursing
preferred.Current Texas State RN LicenseCPR (American Heart
Association)ACLS required within six months of hire or transferNRP
required within 90 days of hire or transfer dateAWHONN Fetal Heart
Monitoring Certification required; Experienced RNs have 6 months
from hire/transfer date to obtain certification. New grads and
transfers new to Labor & Delivery will have one year from
hire/transfer date to obtain certification.Work Type:Full Time
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Corpus Christi , RN, Registered Nurse - Obstetric Emergency Departm, Healthcare , Corpus Christi, Texas
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