Head Nurse - Obstetrics jobs in Manchester, NH

Job Title: Labor Delivery/Obstetrics Registered Nurse

Job Description:
The Labor Delivery/Obstetrics Registered Nurse prescribes and coordinates professional nursing care for assigned obstetrics patients. They carry out these responsibilities independently within the guidelines of accepted nursing practice, medical direction, and hospital policies, procedures, and standards.

If you are looking for daily challenges and endless learning opportunities, then a career on the Birthing Suite is the opportunity you seek. Our 8-bed LDRP unit delivers over 350 babies annually. As a candidate, you will be cross-trained in all aspects of obstetrical care within the Birthing Suite. You will work alongside a well-established OB/GYN and pediatric group in a collaborative team environment. Your responsibilities will include assessing, planning, organizing, supervising, providing, and evaluating nursing care utilizing the nursing process.

Requirements:
- EMR Experience is a MUST!
- AWHONN Certification is Required.
- Previous OB/LD experience is Required.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is Required.
- Fetal Monitoring experience is Preferred.
- NRP Certification is Required.
- STABLE Certification is Required.
- BSN (or better) is Preferred.
- Current NH RN licensure is Required.

Job Details:
- 8 Bed Unit.
- Ratio: 1:1 (active labor), 1:2/3 for Mother/Baby.
- NO OR/C-Section knowledge required.

At the Birthing Suite, we believe that every birth is a unique and individual experience. Our doctors, nurses, and staff are here to help patients give birth in their own special way. Patients have access to a wide range of birthing options, from natural childbirth to full epidural anesthesia, and any combination in-between, 24 hours a day. The individualized attention received with our personalized nursing care will provide the comfort, caring, and medical expertise a patient needs throughout labor.

MCH strives to employ and retain the most highly qualified individuals by providing equitable wages and benefits, promoting from within, and supporting the continuing education efforts of staff.

Benefits package may include:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Opportunities for advancement

OnCall: To be determined
Weekend: Description to be determined

Certifications required:
- BLS
- NRP
- STABLE

State License: New Hampshire