RN OB

PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT•Brawley, CA

7d•$43 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Labor and Delivery Nurses provide expert care for mothers and newborns during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages. This role includes not only supporting labor and delivery but also floating to related departments such as postpartum, antepartum, and newborn nursery as needed. Additionally, L&D nurses are responsible for performing newborn transitions, ensuring smooth adaptation of newborns to extrauterine life. This role requires clinical expertise, adaptability, and a compassionate approach to patient-centered care. The nurse collaborates with obstetricians, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Requirements

Current licensure to practice registered nursing in the State of California.
Current AHA BLS required upon hire.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
Ability to follow written and oral instructions, must have the ability and desire to learn job functions outlined in the job description, must work as part of a team in order to achieve a common goal, and must maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

ACLS, NRP and PALS certification as required by the Department.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
NCC certification preferred
Minimum 1-2 years of clinical experience in labor and delivery or maternal-child health nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive maternal assessments, including health history, contractions, dilation, and effacement.
Monitor maternal and fetal vital signs using electronic fetal monitors and manual methods.
Identify complications, such as preeclampsia, preterm labor, or fetal distress, and notify the healthcare team promptly.
Provide physical and emotional support during all stages of labor, including breathing techniques, positioning, and pain management.
Administer and manage medications such as Pitocin, analgesics, according to physician orders and hospital protocols.
Assist in vaginal and cesarean deliveries, including preparing sterile fields and instruments.
Support obstetricians or midwives during emergency procedures, such as shoulder dystocia, hemorrhage management, or fetal resuscitation.
Perform initial assessments of newborns, including assessing and stabilizing newborns, assisting with resuscitation if needed, monitoring vitals, assigning apgars, medication administration.
Facilitate immediate skin-to-skin contact and support breastfeeding initiation.
Provide postpartum education to mothers and families, including guidance on lactation, newborn care, and warning signs of complications.
Act swiftly during obstetric emergencies, such as cord prolapse, uterine rupture, or maternal hemorrhage.
Perform neonatal resuscitation if needed, adhering to Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) guidelines.
Utilize critical thinking skills to triage and stabilize high-risk patients.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of maternal and fetal status, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.
Advocate for the patient’s preferences and cultural considerations during the childbirth process.
Participate in developing care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
Educate patients and families on labor processes, pain relief options, and postpartum recovery.
Serve as a mentor or preceptor to nursing students and new hires.
Adhere to California nursing practice laws, hospital policies, and Joint Commission standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and outcomes in the labor and delivery unit.
Maintain certifications and attend continuing education to stay current in evidence-based practices.