Labor & Delivery RN (LDRP) Colorado
generis Tek•Gunnison, CO
•Onsite
About The Position
The Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to women throughout labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. The L&D RN monitors maternal and fetal well-being, assists with vaginal and cesarean deliveries, manages obstetric emergencies, and collaborates closely with physicians, midwives, anesthesia providers, and the neonatal care team.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Colorado state or Multistate license
- BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification required.
- NRP certification required.
- Previous Labor & Delivery experience strongly required.
- Experience with fetal monitoring, labor management, and obstetric emergencies.
- Strong knowledge of maternal and fetal assessment.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery.
- Perform maternal assessments, monitor vital signs, and evaluate patient condition throughout the labor process.
- Continuously monitor fetal heart rate and uterine activity and recognize abnormal patterns requiring intervention.
- Assist physicians and midwives with vaginal, operative, and cesarean deliveries.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, oxytocin, epidural-related medications, and other treatments as ordered.
- Monitor patients receiving epidural or other forms of anesthesia and identify potential complications.
- Prepare patients and equipment for delivery and surgical procedures.
- Assist with induction and augmentation of labor according to established protocols.
- Provide care for patients experiencing high-risk pregnancies and obstetric complications.
- Recognize and respond promptly to obstetric emergencies, including postpartum hemorrhage, fetal distress, eclampsia, and shoulder dystocia.
- Assist with newborn stabilization and initial newborn care in collaboration with neonatal staff.
- Provide immediate postpartum assessment and monitoring of the mother and newborn.
- Support breastfeeding, maternal-infant bonding, and patient education.
- Maintain accurate documentation of maternal, fetal, delivery, medication, and postpartum care.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, midwives, anesthesia providers, neonatal teams, and other healthcare professionals.
- Follow infection-control, patient-safety, medication-administration, and hospital policies.
- Participate in emergency drills, quality-improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
