Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery/Postpartum

Job Description

This position is for a Labor and Delivery (L&D) and Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) who will work in a rotating day shift capacity with additional evening and night shifts as needed, including every other weekend (EOW). The nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality care to mothers, newborns, and laboring patients in a 25-bed unit that features L&D, postpartum, and newborn care.

Shift Details

• Shifts will rotate between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM and 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM, with occasional night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Every other weekend (EOW) availability is required.

Unit Information

• Located in a 25-bed Labor & Delivery unit.
• Unit includes L&D, Postpartum, Newborn Care, 2 operating rooms, and specialized recovery rooms.
• Average daily census of 15-25 mothers, babies, and laboring patients.

Responsibilities

The registered nurse will be responsible for:

• Providing comprehensive care for patients during labor and delivery.
• Assisting in postpartum recovery and care for both mothers and newborns.
• Maintaining clinical documentation and managing patient records using EPIC EMR system.
• Ensuring patient safety and comfort while adhering to established protocols.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience required, with a focus on Labor & Delivery and Postpartum care.
• Demonstrated skills in circulating for deliveries and care of newborns.
• Current Massachusetts RN License is required.
• Certifications required: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and MGB Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM).
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred.

Patient Care Ratios

• Labor & Delivery: 1:2-3 for evaluations, 1:1 for active labor patients receiving magnesium infusion or epidurals.
• Postpartum: 1:3-4 ratio.

Additional Information

This position does not require floating to other units. The primary focus will be on providing dedicated care in Labor & Delivery and the Postpartum unit.