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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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