Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Details

We are seeking a dedicated Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of high-risk experience. This role will involve working in various settings including Antepartum and Labor & Delivery for high-risk patients.

Work Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts
• Options for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every third weekend required
• Maximum RTO of 7 days

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Monitor and provide care for patients experiencing malpresentations, multiple gestations, placenta previa/abruption, and preterm labor.
• Administer medications including anticoagulants, antihypertensives, and magnesium sulfate therapy.
• Perform sterile vaginal exams, fetal monitoring, and manage complications such as preeclampsia/eclampsia and uterine rupture.
• Assist with labor management, including circulating for C-sections and managing hemorrhage and shock.
• Provide postpartum care, including breastfeeding support and monitoring for complications.
• Utilize isolation precautions as necessary and provide care for patients with infectious diseases.
• Care for patients requiring neonatal resuscitation and related assessments.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of antepartum care, including NST and OCT.
• Experience in high-risk L&D settings, with familiarity in both fetal monitoring and emergency care procedures.
• Proficient in IV therapy and medication administration, including labor-inducing agents.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with varying patient loads.
• Knowledge of Epic documentation and SBAR communication methods.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Advanced Women’s Health Nursing (AWHONN) Intermediate
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is preferred

Unit Information

The Labor & Delivery unit supports approximately 350 deliveries per month and requires nurses to circulate and recover patients for C-sections while managing a patient ratio of 1:2. The unit is equipped to handle high-risk cases and is supported by in-house hospitalist and anesthesia coverage 24/7.

Special Procedures and Equipment

• Handling magnesium and insulin drips, as well as utilizing IUPC and external monitoring methods.
• Performing D&Cs and cervical cerclage when necessary.
• Familiarity with isolation protocols and PPE usage.

Orientation

All new hires will undergo a 24-hour orientation to familiarize themselves with unit protocols and systems.

Uniform Requirements

Ceil blue scrubs will be provided for all staff.

If you are passionate about maternal and neonatal health and meet the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply to join our team in providing exceptional care in Labor and Delivery.