Labor and Delivery Nurse

Job Summary

A dynamic opportunity for a skilled Labor and Delivery Nurse to provide exceptional care to patients in a Family Birth Center setting. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in delivering high-quality maternal and neonatal care, while also supporting a collaborative environment among the healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to expectant mothers and newborns during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period.
• Ensure patient safety and provide support in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being using advanced technologies and techniques.
• Assist in emergency procedures and manage complications related to labor and delivery.
• Provide education and emotional support to families throughout the childbirth experience.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, including anesthesia and respiratory therapy, particularly during critical interventions such as cesarean sections.
• Float to MedSurg unit as needed, assisting with patient care tasks and operational support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery nursing.
• Current certifications required:
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) (AHA)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • COVID Vaccine Certification
• Strong understanding of current nursing practices and standards.
• Ability to efficiently manage patient care in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in electronic medical records software (Cerner).

Work Environment

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratios: Ranging from 1:1 to 1:4
• Work schedule includes weekends every other week and holiday rotation.
• Preferred scrub color: Ceil Blue (supplied by the hospital).

Additional Information

This unit manages approximately 150-175 births per year. Nurses may be the sole L&D professional on-site, with on-call support for additional staffing during peak periods. Orientation includes a minimum of 2 days on units where floating is required, tailored to individual experience and comfort level with patient care tasks.

If you are a dedicated nurse looking to make a difference in maternal and newborn care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.