Obstetric Nurse (OB Nurse)

Company: ScionHealth
Location: Cache
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

Obstetric Nurse (OB Nurse) at ScionHealth summary:
The Obstetric Nurse oversees high-quality patient care in the Women's Services unit, implementing quality service standards and managing resources effectively. Responsibilities include personnel management, budgeting, and ensuring patient satisfaction while fostering communication between associates and management. This role necessitates critical thinking, decisive judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement within the healthcare environment.
Description

JOB SUMMARY
Under minimal direction; oversee the provision of high-quality patient care in the assigned unit. Implement, maintain, and ensure quality service, personnel management, and the allocation and management of resources to ensure the provision of consistent, high-quality patient care.

FLSA: Exempt

EEO: X 01 Officials and Managers --- 02 Professionals --- 03 Technicians --- 04 Sales Workers --- 05 Administrative Support Workers --- 06 Craft Workers --- 07 Operatives --- 08 Laborers and Helpers --- 09 Service Workers

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Oversees the administration of Women Services to include planning, directing, and coordination of nursing and support units within the Women Services division.
Ensures overall patient satisfaction and hold responsibility for core measures.
Maintains responsibility for associate engagement.
Provides an avenue of continuous open communication between associates and management.
Ensures associates are an actively involved in the operations of Women Services.
Manages and oversees the maintenance and procurement of equipment and supplies for Women Services.
Monitors the budget to ensure expenses are validated and deemed necessary for the success of the division.
Develops, implements, and monitors policies and programs regarding Women Services, and other related functions to support key Hospital business strategies.
Develops, implements, and monitors action plans to ensure the attainment of the operational and financial goals.
Responsible for the fiscal management of department; ensures proper use of organization's financial resources
Makes decisions concerning strategic initiatives through a demonstrated ability to use broad-based business information and knowledge.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Populations Served
--- Does not treat or care for patients.
--- Neonate ( X Infant ( --- Early Childhood (1 year and --- Late Childhood (5 years and X Adolescent (13 and X Young Adult (17 to X Middle Adult (30 years to --- Older Adult (> 60 years)

Protected Health Information

Type of Protected Information Accessed:
--- Demographic
--- Clinical
--- Insurance
--- Financial
X Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely Bending/Stooping X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Climbing X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Keyboard Data Entry --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly
Kneeling X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Lifting/Moving Patients X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Reaching X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Running X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Sitting --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly
Squatting X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Standing --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Walking --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. --- rarely, X occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly

Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely Audible Speech --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly
Hearing Acuity --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly
Smelling Acuity X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Taste Discrimination X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Vision: Depth Perception --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly
Vision: Distinguish Color --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly
Vision: Seeing Far --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly
Vision: Seeing Near --- rarely, --- occasionally, X frequently, --- constantly

Biological: Rarely Biohazardous waste/ hazards X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Blood and/or bodily fluids X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Communicable diseases/pathogens X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly

Chemical: Rarely Asbestos or lead X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Dust X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Hazardous Chemicals X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Gases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Hazardous Medication X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly
Latex X rarely, --- occasionally, --- frequently, --- constantly

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Provides effective leadership and communication regarding the organization's vision and values that are to be carried out in the day-to-day activities throughout the hospital.

Collaborates with other departments to create systems and problem solve ongoing issues that impact departmental/organizational goals and/or patient care delivery.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education
X Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - required
X Master's Degree - preferred

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)

Licenses:
Valid Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Oklahoma.

Minimum Work Experience
Five (5) years of hospital based patient care experience as a Registered Nurse (RN). Experience as a Charge
Nurse or similar leadership role is preferred.


Keywords:
obstetric nurse, patient care, women's health, nursing leadership, healthcare management, budget management, patient satisfaction, clinical nursing, registered nurse, hospital administration

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