REGISTERED NURSE RN - Obstetrical Services

Reports toClinical Supervisor Position SupervisesN/A Job SummaryResponsible for providing direct nursing care to assigned obstetrical, neonatal and gynecological patients. The Registered Nurse's responsibilities include, but are not limited to utilization of the nursing process in the provision of care, communicating with all members of the health care team to assure patient goals are being met and coordinated, providing excellent customer service while supporting the patients and families physicaland emotional health. EducationMinimum: Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program ? Preferred: Bachelor Degree in Nursing Registration/Certification/LicensureCurrent PA RN license, Act 33/73 clearance, Healthcare Provider CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation Experience? Minimum: One year OB or two years acute care nursing experience. ? Preferred: One year labor and delivery experience; high- risk neonatal experience. Other RequirementsN/A Status:Non-Exempt Physical Requirements:The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr) Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr) Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr) NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function. Non-Material HandlingStanding * Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - CONSTANT Walking * Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - CONSTANT Sitting* Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONAL Stooping* To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - FREQUENT Bending * To flex the upper body forward - FREQUENT Twisting * To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENT Climbing To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONAL Ladders To ascend and descend ladders - N/A Stairs To ascend and descend stairs - N/A Kneeling* To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL Squatting* To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL Crouching* To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL Crawling* To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL Reaching Horizontal * To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANT Reaching Overhead* To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONAL Grasping* Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANT Finger Manipulation* To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - FREQUENT Seeing * Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT Hearing * Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT Repetitive Upper Extremity Use* Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT Repetitive Lower Extremity Use Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A Material HandlingPushing * To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person OCCASIONAL 20# - 50# Pulling * To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person OCCASIONAL 20# - 50# Lift- Floor to Waist OCCASIONAL 20# - 50# Lift * Waist to shoulder OCCASIONAL Up to 20# Lift * Shoulder to overhead OCCASIONAL Up to 20# Carrying * To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet) FREQUENT Up to 20# Environmental FactorsWorking alone N/A Working in cramped quarters N/A Constant interruptions * FREQUENT Working with hands in water * FREQUENT Use of power tools N/A Working on ladders/scaffolding N/A Exposure to vibration N/A Exposure to dust N/A Exposure to noise (constant) N/A Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) N/A Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing N/A Exposure to slippery walking surfaces OCCASIONAL Exposure to solvents, grease, oils N/A Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) N/A Working with bloodborne pathogens * FREQUENT Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical DemandPhysical DemandMet LevelExamples of similar activity intensitySedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work. Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs). Heavy to Very Heavy 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood. As relates to this position:Sedentary to Light* - CONSTANT Medium - OCCASIONAL Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.