Community Health System Valparaiso , IN 46385
Posted 1 week ago
Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) Full Time, Nights Position in the Obstetrics Unit at Northwest Health
Full time: 36 hours per week, 12 hour shifts
Hours: 7p-7a
Eligible for shift differential
Eligible for health benefits, which can include your spouse and/or children
About this unit:
Porter is a Level III Obstetrical Service and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit which certifies that the hospital is capable of providing specialty management of severe maternal/fetal complications.
Porter is pleased to offer Northwest Indiana's first 24/7 OB emergency department (OB ED). This service enhances patient safety and care by ensuring that a board-certified physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. Nurses in this unit can expect to care for patients experiencing the following:
Concern about pre-term labor
Pelvic pain
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Urological conditions, such as bladder infections or urinary tract infections
Conditions related to high-risk pregnancy (example: high blood pressure)
OB works closely with L&D, PEDs, and Postpartum units. Candidates should expect to float to these units as needed and maintain the skills necessary to work in each area.
Why should you join us?
Northwest Health - includes two hospital campuses as well as outpatient facilities serving Northwest Indiana. Porter Hospital has won numerous awards including the Heart Failure
Employment Requirements:
Successful completion of drug screen
Employment background check
Porter Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, disability, veteran status or national origin.
Education:
Certifications & Licenses
Current unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of Indiana
Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certification.
Maintain N.R.P. Certification.
Fetal monitoring education upon completion of orientation.
Experience:
Community Health System