Labor and Delivery Nurse

Mission Regional Medical center•Riverdale, GA

56d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Labor and Delivery RN, also referred to as a Labor & Delivery Nurse (L&D RN) or Delivery Room RN. A Labor and Delivery RN provides comprehensive care to mothers and newborns before, during, and immediately after childbirth, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting with deliveries. They also perform clinical tasks, ensure patient safety, educate families, and coordinate closely with the healthcare team to respond to both routine and emergency situations. Shift's Available: Nights Employment Type: Full Time Hours: 12 hours Location: Southern Regional Medical Center - Riverdale, GA Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred3
BLS certification within 30 days and maintain current
ACLS certification within 90 days and maintain current
NRP certification within 90 days and maintain current
Basic Fetal monitoring within 60 days of hire and maintain current
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 12 months
AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certificate preferred
STABLE preferred

Responsibilities

Provides for a safe environment for patients and visitors.
Utilizes the chain of command when necessary to ensure patient well-being and appropriateness of care to newborns and mothers during the antepartum and postpartum periods.
Maternal Monitoring: They check blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and monitor for signs of complications like preeclampsia or infection
Labor Support: They assist with positioning the patient, guiding breathing techniques, and offering comfort measures like massage, cold packs, birthing balls, or hydrotherapy
IV Therapy: Starting and maintaining IVs for hydration, medication administration, or anesthesia
Patient Advocacy: Nurses act as advocates during labor, especially for patients who may have specific birth plans or cultural needs
Newborn Care: They dry, warm, and assess the baby immediately after birth (Apgar scoring), assist with cord clamping, and administer prophylactic medications