RN - 19479855
About The Position
We are seeking a dedicated L&D Registered Nurse to join the Labor and Delivery team. The nurse will provide care to obstetric patients and their newborns while adhering to quality metrics, clinical guidelines, and established AWHONN guidelines. The unit has 15 beds: 7 labor and delivery beds and 8 postpartum beds, with one operating room suite for C-sections and approximately 58 births per month. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1 for patients receiving pitocin, magnesium, or insulin drips and 1:3 for couplet care. The position is on the night shift, with 48 guaranteed hours per week. Weekend coverage is required every third weekend, and holiday coverage is required every other holiday. The nurse may float to MedSurg and the ER as needed, within their skillset, and will receive three shifts of unit- or department-specific orientation. Nursing aids and surgical techs support vital signs and patient care tasks. Anesthesia and Neonatology support are not available onsite 24/7. Success requires adaptive communication skills and strong critical thinking in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience as an L&D RN.
- BLS Certification.
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification.
- Experience reading and interpreting fetal strips.
- Ability to float within the nurse’s skillset as needed.
- Adaptive communication skills and a strong foundation in critical thinking.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS certification.
- NRP certification.
- STABLE certification.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret fetal strips proficiently.
- Titrate medications as necessary, including pitocin, insulin, and magnesium.
- Follow established AWHONN guidelines for patient care.
- Provide quality couplet care to mothers and their newborns.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in the unit.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Float to MedSurg and the ER as needed, within the nurse’s skillset.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
