Labor and Delivery Nurse

We are seeking a dedicated Labor and Delivery Nurse responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, including managing emergencies and assisting in C-sections.

Job Summary

The Labor and Delivery Nurse is tasked with planning and providing exceptional care during all stages of childbirth. This includes supervising and delegating care responsibilities to ancillary personnel as per their scope of practice.

Education and Work Experience

• Associate Degree (A.S.) in Nursing: Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing: Preferred
• Two years of experience in Labor & Delivery: Required

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor: Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor: Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from an approved vendor: Required
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course: Required

Essential Functions

• Conducts thorough physical and psychosocial assessments considering age, cultural differences, and fetal wellbeing.
• Implements a multidisciplinary, goal-oriented care plan in collaboration with healthcare team members.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment in managing perinatal emergencies, including, but not limited to, crash C-sections and precipitous deliveries.
• Competently assesses both fetal and maternal well-being and recognizes and manages any abnormalities.
• Effectively manages pain control for laboring patients, providing alternative pain management options when appropriate.
• Assists with epidural catheter placement and monitors the statuses of both fetal and maternal patients during the procedure.
• Educates patients and families through all perinatal stages, utilizing methods suitable to their age, condition, culture, and readiness to learn.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care provided, including the evaluation of patient responses.