RN Labor and Delivery

CHI St. Alexius Bismarck•Bismarck, ND

8d•$35 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

As our Labor and Delivery (L&D) Registered Nurse, you will help expectant mothers navigate the miraculous, and sometimes challenging, journey of childbirth, ensuring safe deliveries and healthy beginnings for both mother and baby. Every day you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care for women in labor, during delivery, and in the immediate postpartum period, focusing on maternal and fetal well-being. You will be expected to supervise care according to policies, procedures, and the State Nurse Practice Act. To be successful in this role, you must be skilled in delivering comprehensive, compassionate care in a fast-paced and emotionally charged environment while adhering to established standards.

Requirements

Nursing Degree from an approved school of nursing
At least two (2) years of recent clinical experience in Labor & Delivery required at this time. Experience in Mother/Baby or Postpartum also considered
Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the North Dakota Board of Nursing or Active Registered Nurse license in a compact state
Working knowledge of clinical skills in delivery of patient care for laboring mothers, newborns, and postpartum care
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certifications within the orientation period and meets re-certification as required
Good communication skills necessary for constant communication, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, and medical center staff
Accountable for own conduct and promotes and supports positive working relationships among staff, between other disciplines, departments, families, visitors, and patients
Maintains confidentiality

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care for expectant mothers throughout the labor process, continuously monitoring maternal vital signs, fetal heart tones, and labor progression, and promptly reporting changes to the obstetric team.
Implement and manage individualized care plans for various obstetric situations, including normal vaginal deliveries, assisting with C-sections, managing pain relief options (e.g., epidurals), and recognizing signs of obstetric emergencies.
Perform rapid and precise interventions during critical moments, such as fetal distress, postpartum hemorrhage, or preeclampsia, demonstrating expert clinical judgment and the ability to act swiftly and calmly under pressure.
Collaborate effectively with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care and optimal outcomes for both mother and newborn.
Provide extensive education and emotional support to laboring mothers and their families, guiding them through the childbirth experience, explaining procedures, and promoting positive coping mechanisms.
Ensure accurate and meticulous documentation of all phases of labor and delivery, maternal and fetal assessments, interventions, and medications, adhering to strict hospital policies and regulatory requirements.