RN Labor & Delivery FT Days
About The Position
The RN Labor & Delivery provides hands-on nursing care for patients during labor, birth, and postpartum. The nurse provides psychological and emotional support, monitors mothers and newborns, and ensures appropriate medical care and resources. The role prioritizes, coordinates, and delegates care for delivery and postpartum patients; collaborates with the care team; advocates for a safe environment; monitors patient conditions and communicates significant events, questions, and concerns. The nurse also provides wound prevention and treatment, follows infection-control and environment-of-care requirements, supports continuity and efficient delivery of care, and initiates patient and family education. This position is with Touro, part of LCMC Health, and is a full-time day-shift role. It is eligible for up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana, as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
- NRP certification within six months.
- NALS certification within six months.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- NCC certification.
- One year of experience in a related clinical area.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate care for patients’ delivery and postpartum needs.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure appropriate mother and baby care.
- Maintain and advocate for a safe environment.
- Monitor and communicate with patients, families, and appropriate care-team members regarding significant events, changes in patient condition, and questions or concerns.
- Prevent and treat wounds.
- Monitor and carry out Joint Commission infection-control and environment-of-care requirements.
- Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for patients and families.
- Consult with a supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
- Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum-of-care services.
- Assist other team members as needed.
Benefits
- Eligible for up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
