Registered Nurse WEO Nights - Obstetrics

Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension

Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques

Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient

Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient

Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents

Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient

Monitors labor patient by IV therapy, 02 therapy, apply and interpret fetal monitor, pitocin induction, maintain epidural anesthesia, monitor progress by vaginal exam, instruct and assist in breathing and relaxation, prepare delivery room, and keeping physician informed of labor situation

Assists physician during delivery, immediate direct care of infant, monitoring and supporting mother, initiating maternal-fetal bonding

Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. Attends high-risk infants, notifies physicians, arranges for transport if needed

Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients

Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction

Makes beds, bathes and feeds patients with assistance of LPN

Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities

Participates In the conversion of telephone assessments into assessment appointments or admissions

Operates radiant warmer, bili-light, isolettes, 02 analyzer, resuscitation equipment, fetal monitor, infusion pump