The duties required by the Obstetric/Gynecologic Nurse positions are as follows, but not limited to:   

• Excellent patient assessment skills.   The nurse must have the ability to assess Obstetrical and Gynecological patients on a multi-disciplinary continuum from normal physiological changes to a wide variety of disease processes that may complicated the antepartum, intrapartum or postpartum stages of pregnancy, the immediate care of the newborn, have a varied knowledge in womens’ health issues and the physiological changes in the normal life cycle.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.  Effectively uses appropriate communication format in addressing professional issues. Excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation, both written and electronic, of all activity in accordance with requirements.
• Must have an indepth knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical nursing in the care of gynecology, Obstetrics, and newborns.
• Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level utilizing the nursing process as a basis for professional practice.
• Skill in setting up, operating and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers, and other unit specific equipment.
• Ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and react quickly in emergency situations.

• Current licensure as an RN
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider, ACLS & NRP
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Minimum 3 year full time experience within the last 5 years as an RN in a high risk Obstetrical Nursing Unit