Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

This role involves working in a dynamic 25-bed Labor & Delivery/Postpartum unit. The unit includes Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Newborn Care, two Operating Rooms, and additional recovery and antepartum rooms. Nurses will provide high-quality care to mothers and their newborns in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the care of mothers during labor, delivery, and postpartum phases.
• Perform assessments and provide nursing care to newborns.
• Circulate during surgical procedures as required.
• Adhere to hospital protocols and collaborate with medical staff to ensure patient safety.
• Monitor critical lab results and respond to emergencies as needed.

Shift Information

The position consists of a rotating schedule, primarily during the day, with the requirement to work evenings and nights as needed. Weekend shifts are also a part of this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Labor & Delivery and Postpartum nursing.
• Proficient in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Circulation, and Newborn Care.
• Current Massachusetts RN license required.
• Certifications: AHA BLS, NRP, EFM (every two years for Labor & Delivery). AHA ACLS certification is preferred.

Patient Care Details

The clinician to patient ratio is 1:2-3 for evaluations and 1:1 during active labor or while administering magnesium sulfate or epidurals in the Labor & Delivery unit. In the Postpartum unit, the clinician to patient ratio is 1:3-4.

Additional Information

The average daily census for the unit ranges from 15-25 mothers, babies, and laboring patients. The Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system utilized is EPIC.