Ob Fetal Monitoring Nurse/UKHC

Job Title
Ob Fetal Monitoring Nurse/UKHC


Requisition Number
NR12607


Working Title
Fetal Monitoring RN 7A and/or 7P


Department Name
H3061:KCH-MATERNAL


Work Location
Lexington, Ky


Grade Level
10


Salary Range
$23.25-39.10/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BSN



Required Related Experience

3 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider; certified in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) and Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Fetal Monitoring Certification within 6 months of hire; AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Instructor Certification within 1 year of hire



Physical Requirements

The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.



Shift

Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week from 7am until 7:30pm and/or 7pm until 7:30am; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.



Job Summary

The fetal monitoring nurse is a member of the collaborative care team who is responsible for providing continuous vigilance and tele-nursing focused on early prevention/intervention of abnormal fetal heart rate tracings within the Birthing Center to decrease fetal/neonatal morbidity and mortality. The following features govern the role of the Fetal Monitoring RN: Patient Advocacy, Proactive, continuous monitoring, prevention, evidence-based care, telecommunication, clinical decision support, humane, compassionate ethical care.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have the following: knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Frame Work as well as Swanson’s Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet; ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers and physicians; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill. The candidate will be highly motivated, pro-active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
11/05/2024


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