Registered Nurse Specialist

Shift: Day Working Hours: 0630-1900 Summary: The RN in the Neonatal Escalation Safety Telemetry (NEST) program is responsible for remote monitoring of fetal tracings for obstetric patients across all BH hospitals. The nurse provides continuous vigilance and tele-nursing focused on early prevention/intervention of abnormal fetal heart rate tracing within Baptist Health. This remote operation is staffed by skilled labor and delivery RNs, providing essential remote monitoring of fetal tracings for obstetric patients across multiple healthcare facilities.

As an RN in this role, you will collaborate with bedside teams across various Labor and Delivery units within our system to provide additional observation of fetal tracings. Your primary responsibilities will include early identification, notification, and escalation of concerning tracings, while advocating for evidence-based practices and guiding fellow nurses in their professional growth. Other information: ● Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Arkansas or eligible due to Compact state agreements. ● Proficiency in interpreting fetal tracings and identifying physiological abnormalities.

Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification. ● Effective communication skills, both written and verbal ● Strong clinical leadership abilities ● Minimum of three years of labor and delivery experience in a level 2,3, or 4 facility. ● BSN preferred, Current Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS ● Must obtain 20 Contact hours per year, fifty percent of which must be clinically focused. Academic course credits may be used on a 1:1 credit hour exchange. ● Demonstrated evidence of professional growth through certification or education. ● Completion of AWHONN advanced fetal monitoring course every 2 years and intermediate fetal monitoring alternating every 2 years OR must complete intermediate and/or advanced fetal monitoring course within 6 months of employment● Must hold certification through NCC as RNC-EFM or obtain within 6 months of hire. This position is an onsite role that involves virtual monitoring of fetal tracings for OB patients in partnership with another RN; it is not a remote position.

This job will be authorized 72.00 hours bi-weekly.