OB/Med. Surg./Peds RN

Overview

RiverView Health, is a community owned, membership based non-profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN.

RiverView Health operates a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, RiverView Home Care and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospitals service area.

We have a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment. Full-time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability, and employer HSA contributions. Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening and paid volunteer time off.

RiverView is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

Responsibilities

The Labor and Delivery and Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. The RN assesses, triages, and treats patients with a wide range of medical conditions, ensuring timely and effective care in collaboration with the healthcare team.

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EPIC) and documentation standards.
• Compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient advocacy skills.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in OB or Medical-Surgical nursing (cross-training preferred).
• Utilize critical thinking to manage rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Initiate life-saving interventions during obstetric or medical emergencies.
• Emergency Response to medical and surgical patients
• Cross-train to Emergency Department to assist as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and interventions.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families on prenatal health, postpartum recovery, disease management, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Recognize and respond to obstetric emergencies (e.g., hemorrhage, preeclampsia).
• Deliver postpartum care, including breastfeeding support and newborn education.
• Assist with vaginal and cesarean births, ensuring sterile technique and patient safety.
• Support patients through labor and delivery, including pain management and emotional support.
• Obstetric Care.
• Provide wound care, manage surgical incisions, and prevent infection.
• Monitor vital signs and promptly respond to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and prenatal/postoperative treatments safely.
• Perform thorough patient assessments, including maternal-fetal monitoring and head-to-toe evaluations.

Qualifications

Minimum(s):

• Current State of Minnesota RN license is required.
• Current AHA certification in ACLS, PALS, and NRP are required for this position.  Will provide training to those that do not currently have active certifications.

• 1+ year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience
• 1+ years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience

• Must work well under pressure and be sensitive to concerns and confidentiality of the patient
• Ability to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds with professionalism and care
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills