RN Labor and Delivery PRN

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation • Mountain Brook, AL

19h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role coordinates and delivers high-quality care based on clinical protocols and physician or provider orders, collaborating with healthcare professionals to support effective care and desired outcomes in a compassionate environment for patients and families.

For obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery care, the RN educates patients about pregnancy and prenatal care, prepares them for labor and delivery, monitors mothers during recovery and newborns after birth, and provides postpartum, breastfeeding, and newborn-care education. The RN supports labor and delivery, including pain management and medication needs, monitors fetal well-being using electronic fetal monitoring, and assists with gynecological exams and procedures.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting.
• RN (Registered Nurse) state licensure and/or compact state licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS).
• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
• Proficiency in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
• Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
• Assess patients, document findings, and report changes in condition to appropriate care team members.
• Provide age-appropriate care and education based on knowledge of human growth and development.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor for side effects, and document administration.
• Assist physicians during procedures within documented competency and skill level.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Respond to medical emergencies and participate in life-saving interventions, including CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
• Advocate for patients' rights and needs in care planning and delivery.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
• Follow infection control protocols and promote patient safety, including adherence to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Monitor and operate medical equipment as needed for patient care and safety.
• Participate in audits, chart reviews, and compliance checks.
• Make responsible decisions when planning, delegating, and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies.
• Document patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
• Engage in professional development to maintain clinical competency and knowledge of current standards and regulations.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development.
• Educate patients about pregnancy, provide prenatal screenings, and prepare patients for labor and delivery.
• Assess and monitor the mother's physical recovery, including vital signs, postpartum hemorrhage, and possible complications such as postpartum depression.
• Assist with epidurals and other labor pain-management techniques.
• Administer pain medication, induce labor, and manage other medication needs during labor and delivery.
• Assist during labor and delivery, monitor fetal well-being, administer medications, and provide pain relief.
• Monitor mothers and newborns after delivery, assess their well-being, and provide postpartum-care and breastfeeding education.
• Assess newborn health, take vital signs, perform routine assessments, and educate parents on newborn care.
• Assist with gynecological exams and procedures, and educate patients on reproductive health, contraception, and prenatal care.
• Educate patients about family planning, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.
• Interpret fetal heart rate patterns and assess fetal well-being using electronic fetal monitoring.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed