RN OB/Peds PRN

Registered Nurse (RN) PRN in Obstetrics Unit at Northwest Health - Porter Hospital

PRN: 36 hours per 6 weeks (minimum)
Must be able to pick up shifts based on staffing needs.
About this unit:

Porter is a Level III Obstetrical Service and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit which certifies that the hospital is capable of providing specialty management of severe maternal/fetal complications.

Porter is pleased to offer Northwest Indiana's first 24/7 OB emergency department (OB ED). This service enhances patient safety and care by ensuring that a board-certified physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. Nurses in this unit can expect to care for patients experiencing the following:

Concern about pre-term labor
Pelvic pain
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Urological conditions, such as bladder infections or urinary tract infections
Conditions related to high-risk pregnancy (example: high blood pressure)
OB works closely with L&D, PEDs, and Postpartum units. Candidates should expect to float to these units as needed and maintain the skills necessary to work in each area.

Why should you join us?

Northwest Health - includes two hospital campuses as well as outpatient facilities serving Northwest Indiana. Porter Hospital has won numerous awards including the Heart Failure - Gold Plus and Stroke Treatment Silver awards by the American Heart Association. For continuing education, local colleges and universities such as Purdue, Indiana University, Valparaiso and more are easily accessible.

Employment Requirements:

Successful completion of drug screen
Employment background check
Porter Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, disability, veteran status or national origin.

Education:

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) required, BSN preferred.
Certifications & Licenses

Current unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of Indiana
Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certification.
Maintain N.R.P. Certification.
Fetal monitoring education upon completion of orientation.
Experience:

Previous experience in maternal services preferred.