Ob Fetal Monitoring Nurse​/UKHC

Position Details

• Job Title: Ob Fetal Monitoring Nurse/UKHC
• Requisition Number: NR15218
• Working Title: Fetal Monitoring RN 7A
• Department: H3061:
  
  KCH-MATERNAL
• Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 10
• Salary Range: $/hour
• Type of Position: Staff
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  ADN
• Required Experience: 2 years
• Required
  
  Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Registered Nurse and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider; certified in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EM) and Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Fetal Monitoring Certification within 6 months of hire; AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Instructor Certification within 1 year of hire
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds daily; lift 25-50 pounds frequently; stand, walk and sit for long periods; exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards and potential injury from patients or sharp instruments
• Shift: Three 12‑hour shifts per week from 7 am until 7:30 pm with occasional weekend and holiday work
• Does the position have supervisory responsibilities? No
• Preferred Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  None
• Final date to receive applications: 07/02/2026

The fetal monitoring nurse is a member of the collaborative care team responsible for providing continuous vigilance and tele‑nursing focused on early prevention/intervention of abnormal fetal heart rate tracings within the Birthing Center to decrease fetal/neonatal morbidity and mortality. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, proactive continuous monitoring, prevention, evidence‑based care, telecommunication, clinical decision support, humane and compassionate ethical care.

Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework, and Swanson’s Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation and internet use; professional and respectful communication with patients, families, co‑workers and physicians; strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills; highly motivated, proactive, and confident in patient advocacy; excellent teamwork and independent working ability; exceptional technical skills with proven ability to work both in a team and independently.

Equal Employment Opportunity. Candidates are considered regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, creed, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. The University follows all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination.

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