RN Labor & Delivery FT Nights
About The Position
Join Livingston Regional Hospital, a 114-bed community hospital certified for sepsis care by the Joint Commission and accredited for chest pain by the American College of Cardiology. As part of the ScionHealth network, the hospital provides a range of healthcare services, including 24-hour emergency services, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, a Level I neonatal nursery, and a 16-bed gero-psych unit. It serves a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky. The Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery provides comprehensive nursing care to patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages. The RN monitors fetal and maternal well-being, administers medications, assists with deliveries, and educates patients and families. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to support optimal patient outcomes and quality care in a high-acuity setting.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
- Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire or within the timeframe specified by facility policy.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within the timeframe specified by facility policy.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within the timeframe specified by facility policy.
- Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring required within the timeframe specified by facility policy.
- Strong clinical skills in obstetric and neonatal care.
- Proficiency in fetal monitoring and neonatal resuscitation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in high-stress, emergency situations.
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
- Professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) preferred.
- At least six months of experience as a Registered Nurse in labor and delivery or postpartum care preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to laboring patients, including monitoring vital signs and fetal heart tones.
- Assist with labor, delivery, and postpartum care, including Cesarean sections and emergency interventions.
- Administer medications and monitor for side effects and adverse reactions.
- Educate patients and families on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
- Assist with newborn resuscitation and stabilization as required.
- Collaborate with obstetricians, neonatologists, and other healthcare team members.
- Document patient care, assessments, and interventions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Provide emotional support and advocacy for patients and their families.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment and follow infection control protocols.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff training programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
