Labor and Delivery Nurse (L&D RN)

Amn Agency

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About The Position

LD RN's care for women during labor and childbirth, monitoring the baby and the mother, coaching mothers and assisting doctors. They prepare women, and their families, for the stages of giving birth and help patients with breastfeeding after the baby is born. In addition to assisting women throughout labor and the birthing process, LD RN's care for women who experience complications with their pregnancies and assist surgeons during cesarean deliveries. LD RN's can work in a variety of settings such as hospital delivery rooms, physician's offices, birthing centers, and community clinics. L&D RN's may be asked to float to Postpartum or Mother Baby due to census.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education
• Must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN
• Must have an active state license
• NRP and AWHONN certifications are often required
• Recent experience required

Responsibilities

• Care for women during labor and childbirth
• Monitor the baby and the mother
• Coach mothers and assist doctors
• Prepare women and their families for the stages of giving birth
• Help patients with breastfeeding after the baby is born
• Care for women who experience complications with their pregnancies
• Assist surgeons during cesarean deliveries
• Work in various settings such as hospital delivery rooms, physician's offices, birthing centers, and community clinics
• Float to Postpartum or Mother Baby as needed

Benefits

• Excellent Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits (for those determined to have worked full-time after a 12 month ACA eligibility period)
• Supplemental Benefits: Dental, Vision, Medical Indemnity, Life Insurance with optional Critical Illness and Short Term Disability
• 401k
• FREE Online CEU's to all Active Staff

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Repair and Maintenance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree