Job purpose

The Licensed Practical Nurse - OB provides general nursing care to the patients within the LPN scope of practice and following all standards of care and facility requirements.

Duties and responsibilities

Greet and room patients promptly and with courtesy
Take full vital signs, as well as weight and height at each office visit.
Explain procedures to patients to allay apprehension and gain cooperation. Have patient fill out appropriate paperwork before each procedure.
Monitor the health of pregnant women and developing babies
Assist in labor and delivery processes
Provided postpartum care to mothers and newborns
Educate and support expectant mothers on prenatal health
Administer medications and manage pain relief during labor
Conduct routine tests and fetal monitoring
Collaborate with obstetricians and other health care providers
Manage and update patient records
Respond to emergencies and complications during childbirth
Offer emotional support and counseling to patients and families
Perform postpartum assessments and screenings
Assist with breastfeeding support and education
Ensure a sterile and safe environment during delivery
Coordinate follow-up appointments and postpartum visits
Make lab and specialty appointments for patients
Respond to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocols within the scope of nursing practice.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Experience in obstetrics or maternity nursing
Completion of accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program required
Florida LPN license required
Strong clinical skills in fetal monitoring and neonatal care
Compassionate and empathetic nature
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSM) degree
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Computer competency
Ability to work under pressure.
Possess a good working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records.
Ability to perform clinical assessments and administer medications
Strong teamwork and collaborations skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Working conditions

Prolonged periods standing, walking, and/or sitting at a desk and working on a computer may be required. Work may be required in various environments as needed by project/activity, including travel to offsite testing locations.

Physical requirements

There are no extreme physical requirements for this position.

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