High-Risk Obstetric Nurse

High-Risk Obstetric Nurse at ScionHealth summary: The High-Risk Obstetric Nurse coordinates unit operations, staffing, and quality initiatives within Women's Services, ensuring high-quality care for pregnant patients with complex needs. This role involves providing direct patient care, mentoring staff, and supporting compliance with regulatory standards in a hospital setting. Effective communication, leadership, and clinical expertise are essential to manage patient flow, safety, and departmental goals. Description At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Director of Women & Children's Services, the RN Coordinator - Women's Services provides leadership and coordination for unit operations, staffing, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives This role supports the achievement of departmental and hospital-wide goals while ensuring high-quality patient care The coordinator serves as a clinical resource and mentor to staff and may provide direct patient care as needed This position requires strong communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills in a dynamic and collaborative clinical environment Essential Functions Coordinates staff scheduling, educational and development activities, and performance evaluations Identifies and resolves issues impacting delivery of clinical care and patient flow Performs and supports quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) activities within the department Serves as a liaison and clinical resource for staff, patients, families, and external providers Ensures departmental compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission requirements Collaborates with leadership in managing the department budget and operational resources Provides direct patient care as needed within Women's Services scope of practice Supports a team culture based on trust, accountability, and open communication Participates in or leads special projects, committees, or initiatives related to Women's Services Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Demonstrates ability to manage and prioritize in high-stress situations Effective communication and leadership skills with team-oriented approach Knowledge of clinical standards, regulations, and best practices for Women's Services Proficient in using electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical software Ability to mentor and educate clinical staff and support team development Competency in applying the nursing process for patient assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods Requires ability to lift and/or move patients and equipment, occasionally up to 50 pounds Requires ability to see, hear alarms, communicate effectively, and respond promptly to emergencies Hospital-based environment with exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and various clinical hazards Frequent interaction with patients, families, staff, and interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced clinical setting Qualifications Education Associate's Degree in Nursing required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred Licenses/Certifications Current RN License in applicable state required Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 90 days of hire Fetal Monitoring or Inpatient Obstetrics certification preferred Experience Prior experience as an RN in obstetrics required Pediatric RN experience preferred Keywords: high-risk obstetric nursing, patient care, clinical coordination, staff mentoring, quality assurance, women's health, hospital nursing, patient safety, clinical leadership, nursing management