Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in providing care to high-risk patients in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional nursing care to patients in labor and delivery settings.
• Utilize advanced fetal monitoring techniques and implement appropriate interventions based on patient condition.
• Assist with external versions and perform second trimester cerclages during designated hours.
• Maintain a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio when patients are 6 cm or greater dilated, or receiving magnesium or insulin drips; otherwise, provide care in a 1:2 ratio.
• Follow patients through the entire care process during scheduled C-sections until sign-off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of California.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring certification or equivalent.

Work Schedule

This position requires working 3-4 twelve-hour weekend shifts on a 28-day schedule with self-scheduling options available. Priority for scheduling will be given to staff based on experience and skill set.

Orientation and Training

Orientation is offered on Mondays, starting with Human Resources for paperwork and badge acquisition, followed by Occupational Health for respiratory fit tests. Nursing Education will provide necessary testing, including a medication competency test, before transitioning to unit orientation with a Clinical Preceptor. RNs will receive 3-4 shifts of unit orientation before taking on patient responsibilities.

Charting and Equipment

• Charting is performed using Meditech (PCS for Labor & Delivery; ORM for Surgical). OBIX is used for fetal surveillance.
• Medications are administered via Pyxis, and IV pumps utilized are Solaris.
• Scrubs are provided for all staff working in Labor and Delivery.