Head Nurse - Obstetrics directs nursing service activities for assigned patients in the delivery room and birthing units. Delegates responsibilities to auxiliary and obstetrics staff nurses; supervises preparation and maintenance of obstetrics patient clinical records, and writes reports on obstetrics room staff performance and services rendered. Being a Head Nurse - Obstetrics maintains pre-set inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines and equipment, and keeps track of narcotics. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Additionally, Head Nurse - Obstetrics requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Obstetrics manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Obstetrics typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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The Registered Nurse/Charge Registered Nurse working in the OB Department is responsible for assisting the patients under his/her care to reach an optimum level of wellness and comfort. The RN is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating direct patient care. The RN provides nursing care to all obstetrical/gynecological patients, newborns and clinic patients of all ages in the department participates in patient and family teaching, delegate’s assignments and provides leadership for the support staff in accordance with their level of training and patient’s acuity. This is done in conjunction with the patient, the patient’s family, physician and other members of the health care team. The RN in the Obstetrical Department ensures that there is safe nursing care for all patients.
This job may require the employee to be responsible for the assessment, treatment, or care of patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, and geriatric. Consequently, the employee must be competent in the interpretation of a patient’s self—report or behavior and this information must be interpreted with an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process. The treatment of patients should be individualized and should reflect an understanding of the developmental needs and range of treatment needs for each patient.
Lifting Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects. The employee is frequently required to walk or stand for extended periods. Occasionally required to sit, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch.
Generally lifing objects more than 25 Ibs. and/or carrying objects weighing 10 Ibs.The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 Ibs. with help.
01/26/2023
Human Resources
530-712-2137
hrrecruiting@orohosp.com
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