L&D Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled L&D Registered Nurse to join our team in a dynamic labor and delivery environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in labor and postpartum care and will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care throughout all phases of labor.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages.
• Monitor fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, making critical assessments and adjustments as necessary.
• Titrate oxytocin and administer medications as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including surgical techs and nurse aides, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities as required, with the option to select shifts within a scheduling block.
• Contribute to the facility’s guiding principles and adhere to AWHONN guidelines for staffing ratios.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in labor and delivery.
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring.
• Experience with common diagnoses, including hypertension, preeclampsia, and preterm labor.
• Ability to float between units as needed and assist in various capacities throughout the facility.
• Proficiency in monitoring and interpreting fetal heart strips independently.

Work Schedule

The position includes night shifts and requires weekend availability, with an average of 4-5 weekends within a 6-week schedule. Self-scheduling options are available, subject to unit needs.

Additional Information

• Unit features: 12 L&D beds, 1 C-section OR suite, and 12 postpartum beds.
• Unit averages approximately 70 births per month.
• Support from respiratory therapists and other clinical staff available as needed.
• Orientation is required for the first week of employment, during which staff must be in-state.

We invite qualified candidates to apply and become a crucial part of our labor and delivery team, dedicated to providing exceptional care to mothers and their newborns.