RN Women's Services, Nights

Kindred Healthcare • Andalusia, AL

93d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery provides comprehensive nursing care to patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages. The RN is responsible for monitoring fetal and maternal well-being, administering medications, assisting with deliveries, and educating patients and families. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure 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 timeframe specified by facility policy
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within timeframe specified by facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within timeframe specified by facility policy
• Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring required within timeframe specified by facility policy
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse in labor and delivery or postpartum care preferred

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive nursing care to laboring patients, including monitoring vital signs and fetal heart tones
• Assists with labor, delivery, and postpartum care, including Cesarean sections and emergency interventions
• Administers medications and monitors for side effects and adverse reactions
• Educates patients and families on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care
• Assists with newborn resuscitation and stabilization as required
• Collaborates with obstetricians, neonatologists, and other members of the healthcare team
• Documents patient care, assessments, and interventions accurately and in a timely manner
• Provides emotional support and advocacy for patients and their families
• Ensures a clean, safe, and organized work environment, adhering to infection control protocols
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and staff training programs

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees