RN - 19492055

CHI St Alexius Health Bismarck Medical Center • Bismarck, ND

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About The Position

The L&D Registered Nurse provides care to obstetric patients in a Labor and Delivery unit, including labor, postpartum, and triage settings. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment and caring for high-risk obstetric patients. The department has 7 L&D beds, 12 postpartum beds, 8 surgical beds, and 1 dedicated C-section operating room suite. It averages 17 triage patients per month and 643 births annually. Staffing ratios are 1:1–2 in L&D, 1:2–3 couplets in postpartum, and 1:3–4 for surgical/medical patients.

Shifts rotate between days and nights, with a requirement to work every third weekend. Two shifts of unit-specific orientation are provided. The nurse may float to pediatric medical/surgical or NICU as needed. Optional overtime opportunities are available, and patient satisfaction metrics are a key departmental focus.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Labor and Delivery (LDRP) experience.
• Current AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to titrate medications and manage high-acuity patients.
• Experience using electronic fetal monitoring systems.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients in Labor & Delivery, postpartum, and triage settings.
• Monitor and manage labor, including titration of medications such as Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, and insulin drips.
• Perform assessments and documentation, and assist in deliveries.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor their efficacy and side effects.
• Participate in the care of high-risk obstetric patients.
• Scrub for surgical procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes.

What This Job Offers

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