RN - 19341116
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care to expectant mothers during labor, delivery, and postpartum. The role includes caring for patients in labor and postpartum, assisting with deliveries, and implementing interventions based on each patient’s condition. The nurse monitors maternal-fetal data, evaluates care plans, documents patient responses, administers medications, and participates in a multidisciplinary approach to care. The nurse may float to antepartum and postpartum units as needed. The unit is a Labor and Delivery unit with 12 L&D beds, 10 triage beds, and 12 antepartum beds, averaging 200 births per month. Nurse-to-patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines. The FHM system is Fetal Link, and the electronic medical record system is Cerner. Charge nurses may take a patient assignment if needed, and two OB techs are scheduled per shift. Respiratory therapy and pharmacy services are available 24/7. Floor-specific orientation consists of three shifts. Candidates must follow facility dress code policies and may not wear acrylic or overlay nails during the assignment.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience.
- Experience in high-risk deliveries.
- Familiarity with labor protocols and procedures.
- Required certifications: NRP, BLS, ACLS, and Advanced AWHONN.
- Adhere to facility dress code policies; acrylic or overlay nails are not permitted during the assignment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience circulating and scrubbing in C-sections.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care for patients in labor and postpartum.
- Assist in deliveries and implement interventions based on the patient's condition.
- Monitor maternal-fetal data, evaluate care plans, and document patient responses.
- Administer medications, including Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, and insulin drips.
- Participate in the multidisciplinary team approach to patient care.
- Float to antepartum and postpartum units as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
