Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor and Delivery

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of 2 years of high-risk Labor and Delivery experience. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the health and safety of mothers and newborns during the antepartum and labor processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive antepartum care, including NST, OCT, and sterile vaginal exams.
• Monitor and assess patients with high-risk conditions such as preeclampsia, multiple gestations, and placenta previa.
• Administer emergency care during infant and neonatal arrests, and manage complex labor and delivery scenarios.
• Utilize advanced fetal monitoring techniques, including internal/external monitoring and IUPC placement.
• Administer IV therapy and medications, including anticoagulants, antihypertensives, and labor-inducing agents.
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and C-sections, including recovery and management of postpartum care.
• Provide neonatal care, including APGAR scoring and newborn assessments.
• Implement pain management strategies, including epidural and IV conscious sedation.
• Educate and support patients in breastfeeding and postpartum recovery.
• Adhere to isolation precautions and administer vaccines when necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of high-risk Labor and Delivery experience required.
• BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate certifications are required.
• ACLS certification is preferred.
• Experience with medications and procedures specific to high-risk obstetric care.
• Familiarity with documentation systems, preferably Epic.

Work Environment

This position involves working in a Labor and Delivery unit with an average daily census of 15 patients. The unit is expected to manage a high volume of deliveries and provide care for both mothers and infants.

Shift Requirements

• Shifts: 12-hour nights.
• Schedule: 36 or 48 hours per week; 13-26 weeks accepted.
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend.
• Float Requirement: Must be willing to float to Mother/Baby care as needed.

Additional Information

Contract staff may be assigned and expected to work during critical situations, including disasters. They may also be reassigned to different units as necessary based on patient care needs.

If you are committed to providing quality care in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.