OB​/Med. Surg​/Peds RN

Position: OB/Med. Surg./Peds RN
Overview

River View 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.

River View Health operates a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, River View Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, River View 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.

River View is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Job Title:

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med-Surg/Labor & Delivery Position Status: .9 fte (72 hours per pay period) - rotational days and nights (12-hour shifts), or option for straight nights if preferred. Two (2) weekends every six (6) weeks. Department:
Inpatient Unit Salary Range: $36.73 - $51.43 / per hour (based on experience) ( Sign-On Bonus eligible!) Join our Team! River View Health is currently looking for a Med-Surg/Labor & Delivery RN to join our Inpatient Team.

Qualifications:

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.

Essential Functions:

* 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.

Preferred(s):

* 1+ year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience

* 1+ years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience

Competencies:

* 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