Description
$15,000 Sign On Bonus
WATERTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS NOW HIRING FOR A FULL-TIME REGISTERED NURSE - RN TO JOIN OUR LABOR AND DELIVERY TEAM!
Shift will be 36 hour per week 1900 to 0700.
Be part of Watertown Regional Medical Center, an acute-care hospital in southeastern Wisconsin that consistently earns national awards for its high-quality care from the likes of Becker's Hospital Review, Chartis, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group, and parent company ScionHealth. Watertown Regional's exceptional care across multiple specialty services is also reflected in its numerous accreditations and certifications. Join our team and grow your career in a hospital where everyday excellence meets or exceeds expectations.
Job Summary
- The Registered Nurse (RN) – Women's Services provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Women's Services unit, including obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care
- The RN utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety in accordance with hospital policies and nursing standards
Essential Functions
- Provides direct patient care in the obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery units
- Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans for mothers and infants
- Monitors fetal heart tones, vital signs, and patient status throughout labor and postpartum
- Administers medications, performs procedures, and assists physicians with exams and deliveries
- Educates patients and families on postpartum care, infant care, breastfeeding, and discharge instructions
- Documents all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly
- Participates in emergency response situations, including neonatal resuscitation and postpartum hemorrhage
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and facilitate discharge planning
- Maintains a safe and clean environment in compliance with infection control standards
- Participates in staff training, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Strong clinical knowledge in obstetric and neonatal care
- Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments
- Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) and fetal monitoring systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient and family interactions
- Ability to prioritize tasks and respond quickly to emergencies
- Knowledge of infection control practices and safety protocols
- Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care
Qualifications
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
License/Certification
- Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) as required per facility policy
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as required per facility policy
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) as required per facility policy
- Fetal Monitoring Certification as required per facility policy
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) as required per facility policy
Experience
- Minimum of six (6) months of obstetrical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred