Job Description

Primary Scheduled Hours: Nights, 12 hour shifts, 72 hours per pay period

Provides direct patient care in the Labor and Delivery, Recovery and Post-Partum settings. Provides assessment and planning for individualized patient care. Communicates with physicians about changes in patient’s clinical condition. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Performs general nursing duties in Labor and Delivery and Mother/Baby departments.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs and assists physician with care for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn patients, including assisting with c-sections, educating families in infant and self-care.
• Meets current standards and policies of medication administration and documentation.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family, colleagues, and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitors and interprets fetal heart rate and uterine activity through continuous EFM, and palpations; Provides appropriate interventions and re-evaluation based on AWHONN and ACOG guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to obstetrical emergencies.
• Participates in departmental projects and performance improvement activities.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Education Background and Experience Requirements

Minimum Education:

Associate degree Nursing

Required Licensure / Certifications:

Active Washington State RN license or eligible compact license

Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP

AWHONN Intermediate EFM

Within 12 months: STABLE other applicable classes as mandated by contract.

Required Experience:

One (1) or more years of recent Labor and Delivery/Newborn Nursery experience (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

Professional Requirements:

• Maintain regulatory requirements
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Compensation/How We Care For You:

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually.

Comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• AFLAC
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval
• Gym membership
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.