RN - 19366504
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled Labor and Delivery Nurse to join a high-volume Labor and Delivery unit, caring for patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery. The nurse provides care aligned with established protocols, evidence-based practices, and AWHONN guidelines, and monitors maternal and fetal well-being using the Fetal Link System. The position may also float to antepartum and postpartum units as needed. The unit has 12 Labor and Delivery beds, 10 triage beds, and 12 antepartum beds, with an average of 200 births per month. The facility is recognized as the 13th largest center for births in California. A charge nurse is available, and nurse aides/OB techs assist with deliveries and support tasks. Three shifts of floor-specific orientation are provided. Facility-provided sterile scrubs are required; acrylic or overlay nails are not allowed during the assignment.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience.
- Current ACLS certification.
- Current AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM) certification.
- Current BLS certification.
- Current NRP certification.
- Experience with high-risk deliveries and fetal monitoring.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle diverse patient needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Wear facility-provided sterile scrubs; acrylic or overlay nails are not allowed during the assignment.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care to patients in labor and delivery, following AWHONN guidelines.
- Monitor fetal and maternal well-being using the Fetal Link System.
- Perform assessments and interventions for high-risk deliveries.
- Assist with deliveries, including circulating and scrubbing during C-sections.
- Administer prescribed medications, including Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, and insulin drips.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including OB and Neonatologists, to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Float to antepartum and postpartum units as needed.
- Participate in the orientation and training of new staff members.
- Work every other weekend and one major and two minor holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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