RN - Labor/Delivery (L&D)
About The Position
This position involves providing care in a Level II Perinatal Center for patients 32 weeks and above. The role requires managing various patient types, including those with hypertension, magnesium administration, and medication management for substance abuse. The unit includes 9 Labor and Delivery Rooms (LDR), 2 Operating Rooms (OB OR), 2 Post-Anesthesia Care Units (OB PACU), 11 Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) beds, 4 Pediatric beds, a 20-bed Mother/Baby unit, an 18-bed START unit for Perinatal Addiction, and 3 Obstetric Emergency Department beds (20 weeks gestation and above).
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in Labor and Delivery
- BLS, NRP, fetal monitoring certification (AWHONN or Relias module)
- Strong assessment skills and LD experience are essential
- Familiarity with EMR systems (EPIC Stork, GE Centricity) and medication dispensing systems (Pyxis) is required
Nice To Haves
- Floating between LD and Mother/Baby as necessary, only to areas where competencies are confirmed.
Responsibilities
- Perform cervical examinations
- Administer antepartum and labor care, including amnio infusion and epidurals
- Monitor fetal heart rates and manage IVs
- Initiate and administer Pitocin as needed
- Provide post-partum care for mothers and newborns beyond the transition period for the next 24 hours
- Support breastfeeding initiatives
- Ensure couplet care for stable mothers and babies
Benefits
- Free parking is provided
- Scrub colors are supplied
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
