Registered Nurse - Obstetrics in Aurora, Illinois at Rush Copley Medical Center

Position Summary: The registered nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients’ status, plan of care, and goal achievement. Care is provided in a compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable fashion based on the Caring Model, exemplifies the mission, vision and values of Rush Copley, and is in accordance with policies and procedures. The registered nurse is expected to uphold the most ethical and safe processes while keeping the care of the patient as a top priority. The position works closely with the entire multidisciplinary team and must have a complete understanding of own limitations and, in turn, seek advice, judgment and support of others, when necessary.
Primary Customers: Obstetric patients with a focus on those of child bearing age and their families, Obstetricians, Certified Nurse Midwives, Pediatricians, Family Practice physicians, Neonatologists, and other team members.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• License: Current state of Illinois Registered Nurse license required.
• Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred. For hires or transfers on/after 8/1/2013, must attain a BSN within 5 years of hire/transfer date.
• Certifications: CPR Required. Certification in Maternal Newborn or Inpatient Obstetrics preferred
• Special Skills: NRP, Competent in Basic Fetal Monitoring within one year of hire. S.T.A.B.L.E recommended within one year of hire.