RN Labor & Delivery, Full-time Nights

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System • Blair, NE

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About The Position

Memorial Community Hospital and Health System is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join its Labor & Delivery team. The nurse will evaluate, plan, and implement care for patients before, during, and after childbirth, providing medical and emotional support while monitoring progress, administering medications, responding to obstetric emergencies, and educating patients and families.

The schedule consists of three 12-hour night shifts, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., for 36 hours per week. The role also includes cross-training to other nursing departments, such as Med/Surg, the Emergency Department, and the Operating Room, to provide care as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; a BSN is preferred.
• Current RN licensure in Nebraska, Iowa, or the nurse’s compact state of residence.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required within 60 days of hire.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification required within two years of hire.
• RN experience in an acute care setting required.
• At least one year of recent Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Nursery, NICU, or Antepartum experience.
• Proficiency in operating and interpreting fetal monitoring equipment.
• Critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills for life-threatening situations.
• Strong prioritization, organizational, and communication skills.
• Basic IV and phlebotomy skills.
• Knowledge of hemodynamics, monitoring, and EMR systems, including Epic.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• BSN.
• STABLE certification.
• ALSO certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and document nursing care for patients and newborns.
• Monitor labor and delivery patients, assess progress, and report abnormal findings to the provider.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately according to physician orders.
• Educate patients about their conditions, medications, and self-care techniques.
• Assist in managing obstetric emergencies and implement life-sustaining interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to meet patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment by following safety regulations and procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete tasks such as refrigerator checks, unit supply stocking, and code cart checks.
• Participate in performance improvement projects, patient satisfaction initiatives, and competency programs.
• Cross-train to other nursing departments, including Med/Surg, the Emergency Department, and the Operating Room, to provide care as needed.

Benefits

• $10,000 RN hiring bonus (see recruiter for details).
• Competitive compensation and benefit package.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided by MCH.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage provided by MCH.
• 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time