Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics

Exciting per opportunity in The Family Birthplace at Stephens Memorial Hospital! Experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurses, join our dedicated team and experience a culture of clinical excellence and open, caring acceptance.

Our base wages start at $30.81 per hour. We offer generous shift differentials and great benefits, including paid time off, paid family leave, health/vision/dental insurance, employee wellness perks, relocation reimbursement and much more.

At the Family Birthplace, we pride ourselves on having the finest staff and the very latest birthing technologies. Our affiliation with MaineHealth puts us directly in touch with experts at Maine Medical Center and Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, two of Maine's premier healthcare networks. It's part of our guarantee that our patients will receive the very best care in Maine, in a beautiful setting, right here at home.

• As a professional Obstetrics Registered Nurse, you will provide exceptional, patient-centered nursing care for newborns and mothers, assisting with labor and delivery, participating in patient and family education and providing leadership by working cooperatively with other members of the healthcare team in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice.

• Education: Registered nurses who assist laboring women will have an annual requirement to complete EFM training. Registered nurses who care for laboring women will be compliant with use of standard NICHD (2008) terminology.
• License/Certifications: Active nursing license. Current BCLS required for all. ACLS required for critical care departments. Other certifications specific to department policies may be required.
• Experience: N/A
• Knowledge of nursing processes; structure and functions
• Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation and terminology requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors and other staff
• Skill in time management, problem-solving, multitasking, prioritizing and medical care coordination
• Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results
• Ability to respond the changing workload based on patient census and to direct, supervise and evaluate care in order to individualize nursing care provided to patients
• Ability to maintain professional manner even under stressful situations
• Proficient computer skills