RN Labor and Delivery

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Are you passionate about supporting the physical, emotional, and cultural needs of patients and their families during one of life’s most meaningful moments? We invite you to bring your expertise and compassion to our Labor and Delivery team at the Birthplace – a place where innovation meets heart.At the Birthplace, we care for a culturally diverse community, including families from across Minnesota needing advanced care due to high-risk pregnancies or fetal diagnoses. Our interdisciplinary model includes: OB Physicians Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialists Family Practice Physicians Certified Nurse Midwives In-house Anesthesiologists We proudly partner with the University of Minnesota to support nursing students and medical residents through clinical learning and observation. This collaboration enriches our environment with evidence-based practice and a strong culture of continuous professional development. About Our Unit – Labor & Delivery 14 Labor Rooms, 3 Triage Bays, 3 ORs, and 10 Pregnancy Special Care Rooms AWHONN-supported nurse-to-patient ratios Labor Support: Birthing balls, slings, tubs, ambulation, and student or personal doulas to promote low-intervention birth and reduce primary cesarean rates Pain Management Options: Epidurals, nitrous oxide, labor slings, and clinical aromatherapy The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient population(s). The RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate.

Requirements

2 years of: Labor and Delivery Experience, Postpartum Experience, Acute Care experience OR Critical Care Experience
Minnesota RN License
BLS certification

Nice To Haves

NRP Certification
ACLS Certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide expert care to low- and high-risk pregnant patients
Support antepartum and postpartum mothers and families
Assess and document fetal monitoring
Advocate for the family’s birth plan and participate in shared decision-making
Collaborate as an engaged team member in our culture of safety and communication
Advance your skills—after gaining labor experience, RNs are trained to circulate in the OR