Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team. This position requires a commitment to high-quality maternal and neonatal care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to obstetric and neonatal patients.
• Monitor and interpret fetal strips and administer medications as needed.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform tasks including titration of drips (e.g., Pitocin, magnesium, insulin) as per protocols.
• Float to Med/Surg and ER departments as required, while maintaining quality care standards.
• Participate in patient education and advocacy initiatives.
• Assist with documentation and adherence to EMR guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current RN license and a minimum of 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery nursing.
• BLS Certification required; ACLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications are preferred.
• Experience with intermediate fetal monitoring is necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret fetal strips accurately.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to follow quality metrics.
• Previous travel nursing experience is a plus.

Unit Information

• Total L&D Beds: 15 (7 L&D, 8 Postpartum)
• Number of Births per Month: Approximately 58
• Ratio guidelines: 1:1 for patients on Pitocin, magnesium, or insulin drips; 1:3 couplet care.
• Charge Nurse on duty each shift who carries an assignment.

Shift Details

• 12-hour night shifts, including every third weekend and every other holiday.
• 3 shifts of department-specific orientation provided.
• Block scheduling allowed; no self-scheduling available.

Additional Information

• CNA support on the unit for patient care tasks including vitals monitoring and patient ambulation.
• No clinical involvement with OB/Neonatologist or Anesthesia in-house 24/7.
• RT equipment available; however, RNs are not required to handle issues beyond troubleshooting.
• Scrub color is maroon, with scrubs provided upon unit arrival.
• Adaptability to change and effective communication skills are essential for success in this role.