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University of Arkansas System

RN – Obstetric Emergency Department

University of Arkansas System

. Provide direct patient care to pregnant and postpartum patients presenting to the Obstetric Emergency Department .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeLittle Rock • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct patient care to pregnant and postpartum patients, performing obstetric triage, and implementing emergency interventions. Proficient in maternal and fetal assessments, utilizing safety screening tools, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Obstetric TriageMaternal And Fetal AssessmentsLabor And Delivery Nursing ExperienceNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) CertificationAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification

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Hard Skills
Patient CareEmergency InterventionsAssessment Data CollectionCare Plan DevelopmentMaternal Early Warning Systems
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsStrong Work EthicAccountability
Tools & Technologies
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Electronic Fetal Monitoring
Certifications & Qualifications
Registered Nurse LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationAWHONN Intermediate Or Advanced Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification
Industry Keywords
Obstetric Emergency DepartmentMaternal And Fetal ComplicationsInterdisciplinary Healthcare TeamPatient DispositionPregnancy-Related Concerns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide direct patient care to pregnant and postpartum patients presenting to the Obstetric Emergency Department
  • Perform obstetric triage, evaluation, stabilization, treatment, and disposition for urgent, emergent, and unscheduled pregnancy-related concerns
  • Perform comprehensive maternal and fetal assessments
  • Prioritize patients using established obstetric triage and acuity guidelines
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Provide evidence-based care for low-risk and high-risk obstetric patients
  • Identify and manage maternal and fetal complications
  • Implement emergency interventions
  • Coordinate admission, transfer, observation, or discharge
  • Collect and document assessment data
  • Develop and implement plans of care according to nursing standards, provider orders, standardized protocols, and interdisciplinary approaches
  • Recognize maternal and fetal deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions
  • Utilize maternal early warning systems and approved maternal safety screening tools
  • Act as a resource and support other team members in delivering patient care
  • May perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associate Degree, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or Master of Science in Nursing
  • Current Arkansas Registered Nurse license
  • Minimum two (2) years recent Labor and Delivery nursing experience required
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
  • Current AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification at time of hire
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Strong work ethic and accountability
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within six (6) months of hire
  • Must be fitted for, capable of donning, and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), and Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR)
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
  • Pre-employment screening, including criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy