Charge Registered Nurse (RN) Labor & Delivery

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Registered Nurse (RN) works in the Labor & Delivery department at Frye Regional Medical Center, providing care to mothers and newborns across every stage of the birth experience. The unit follows AWHONN staffing guidelines, including 1:1 active labor ratios, and has six Labor & Delivery rooms, two OR suites, and two triage rooms. The position is part of a supportive, collaborative team focused on exceptional maternal care.

The nurse performs patient assessments, identifies needs, and initiates appropriate nursing interventions. Responsibilities also include providing care appropriate to the patient's condition and age, documenting medical necessity in the medical record, completing and revising each patient's Interdisciplinary Care Plan, and performing timely and accurate quality-improvement assessments. This is a full-time position with three 12-hour night shifts.

Requirements

• Current state Registered Nurse license.
• Active North Carolina RN license (single-state) or compact license; relocating nurses must update licensure to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and FHN-AWHONN certifications.
• At least 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3 to 5 years of LDRP experience.
• Charge Nurse experience.
• Training in Mother/Baby.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
• Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient.
• Complete timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Complete and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Perform timely and accurate quality-improvement assessments.

Benefits

• Commitment-incentive bonus of $20,000.
• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed