L&D Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled L&D Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong background in Labor and Delivery to join our dedicated healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to manage complex patient care in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent clinical skills and knowledge in obstetric nursing.

Position Details

• Unit Type: Labor and Delivery
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Rotation: Every other week, nights
• Floating: First to float based on unit needs

Unit Information

• Number of L&D Beds: 7
• Postpartum Beds: 12 Postpartum, 8 Surgical
• C-Section OR Suites: 1 dedicated OR for C-Sections, 2 GYN surgical ORs
• Triage Beds: 3 bay triage with an average of 17 patients per month
• Annual Births: Approximately 643
• Patient Ratios:
  • L&D: 1:1-2
  • Postpartum: 1:2-3 couplets, 1:3-4 surgical/medical
• Common Diagnoses:
  • Obstetric Care
  • Antepartum and Postpartum Management
  • Gestational Conditions such as Hypertension and Diabetes
  • High-risk patients accepted (23+ weeks)
  • Postpartum vaginal and C-section deliveries, along with related surgical procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Labor and Delivery
• Required Certifications:
  • AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
  • BLS Certification
  • NRP Certification
  • STABLE Certification preferred
• Ability to titrate medications including Pitocin and Magnesium Sulfate drips
• Experience with common medications such as Procardia, Labetolol, TXA, Methergine, Hemabate, Cytotec, and Cervidil

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and surgical patients
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure the highest quality of maternal care
• Participate in the triage and stabilization of patients based on clinical needs and experience
• Assist in deliveries and postpartum care, including monitoring fetal heart rates and maternal well-being
• Adhere to AWHONN guidelines for staffing ratios and patient care

Work Environment

• Charge nurses are present on each shift and take patient assignments
• Support staff includes OB scrub techs, unit clerks, and nurse techs
• Expectations include the ability to scrub for surgical procedures when necessary
• Neo-Oncall team available 24/7 for neonatal emergencies
• In-house anesthesia support available at all times

Additional Information

• Weekend Requirements: Every third weekend
• Holiday Requirements: As needed
• Orientation includes 2 shifts specific to the unit
• High patient satisfaction is consistently reported in the department
• Floating opportunities available to various units as needed for staffing

Join our team and contribute to delivering exceptional care to mothers and newborns in a supportive and professional environment.