LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE

STAFF NURSE – OB WARD

REPORTS TO
HEAD NURSE – OB WARD
DEPARTMENT
JOB CODE
NURSING AB-001-1
EFFECTIVE DATE DATE REVISED NO. OF PAGES
October 2022, Version 1 September 2022 Page 1 of 4

1. BASIC FUNCTIONS

1.1 The OB Ward Staff Nurse will provide quality nursing care for maternal and newborn
patients and will work with other professional staff to provide services that reflect the caring
philosophy of the hospital.

2. PRINCIPAL DUTIES

2.1 CLINICAL:

2.1.1 In the appropriate department, provides direct, professional nursing care to maternal
and newborn patients.

2.1.2 Assists physicians during tests and treatments by preparing equipment and assisting
them.

2.1.3 Evaluates new and existing patients to assess treatment priority, appropriateness,
and/or the need for changes.
 2.1.4 Administers prescribed medications, applies sterile dressings, performs
phlebotomy, and monitors vital signs.

2.1.5 Maintains patient record confidentiality.

2.1.6 May undertake customized nursing treatments to meet the specific demands of a
patient population.

2.1.7 May oversee and guide the work of other nursing and support personnel.

2.1.8 Performs a variety of job-related responsibilities as assigned.

2.1.9 Take part in research use initiatives and put results into practice.

2.1.10 Develops an individualized plan of care based on assessments.

2.1.11 Anticipates, prevents and treats undesirable symptoms or secondary symptoms.

2.1.12 Document problems, nursing assessments, appropriate goals, care provided, care
interventions and patient and family outcomes.

2.1.13 Coordinates all patient and family services with the team.

2.1.14 Maintains the dignity of the dying patient.

2.1.15 Respects the particular spiritual and cultural beliefs of the patient and family.

2.1.16 Delivers patient-centered, holistic care across treatment settings to promote quality
of life.

2.1.17 Collaborates with the neonatal unit to care for premature newborns and other
infants with specific needs.

2.1. 18 Complies with the position's certification/recertification criteria and takes

continuing education courses to stay current in the profession.

2.2. TEACHING:

2.2.1 Provides assistance, instruction, and education to the patient, family, and caregiver.

2.2.2 Provides patient education.

2.2.3 Encourages patient/client education and includes the patient and significant persons
in the achievement of health objectives.
 3. EDUCATION

3.1 Essential:
 Registered Nurse (RN)
 No previous experience required
 BCLS/ACLS/CPR Certificate
 Strong nursing and patient care skills are expected

4. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

4.1 Specialized Knowledge/Experience:

4.1.1. Essential:

 Competency in the management of antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum

patients and their babies is required.
 Ability to operate alone and make judgments under pressure.
 Capability to work well as part of a team.
 Capability to deal with emergencies and crisis situations.

4.2 Physical Requirements:

4.2.1 Essential:

 Capability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

 Ability to often lift and place patients with the aid of other professionals.
 Ability to often lift and/or pull 40-50 pounds.
 Ability to do a lot of reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
 Hearing and visual abilities that are within the normal range (corrected) for
observing and communicating with patients
 External and internal candidates, as well as position holders who become
disabled, must be able to execute the required job-specific duties either assisted or
with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation established on a case-by-case
basis by the institution.

5. OTHERS

5.1. Conditions:
 5.1.1. This job description will take effect on the day the general manager signs it.

5.1.2. This job description is subject to periodic review and may be altered at any
moment, in cooperation with the employee, in accordance with hospital policy.

6. APPROVALS

NAME TITLE SIGNATURE DATE

Prepared by Ms. Kristine Quality Nurse
Kate S. Abad
Prepared by Ms. Dorothea E. Human
Orem Resources
Manager
Reviewed by Ms. Patricia Director of
Benner Nursing
Reviewed by Ms. Madeleine TQM Director
Leininger
Approved by Ms. Florence Chief Executive
Nightingale Officer