Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of high-risk experience. This role focuses on providing exceptional care in a fast-paced Labor and Delivery unit, managing both antepartum and laboring patients, and being prepared for emergency situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide antepartum care including NST, OCT, reflex checks, edema assessments, clonus, and external fetal monitoring.
• Manage patient care for high-risk conditions such as malpresentations, multiple gestations, placenta previa, preeclampsia, and more.
• Perform fetal monitoring and recognize abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, with skills in internal and external monitoring.
• Administer IV therapy and medications, including anticoagulation therapy, antihypertensives, and magnesium sulfate.
• Assist with labor and delivery, including high-risk deliveries, circulating for C-sections, and managing postpartum care.
• Provide neonatal care, including APGAR scoring and newborn assessments.
• Cater to pain management needs utilizing various techniques, including epidural anesthesia and IV PCA.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current and valid nursing license.
• Minimum of 2 years of high-risk Labor and Delivery experience required.
• Certifications: BLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate; ACLS preferred.
• Experience in high-volume settings with Level III care and knowledge of various patient diagnoses, including diabetes, cardiac conditions, and COVID-related care.
• Proficient in documentation using Epic preferred.

Work Environment

This position involves working in a dynamic unit with an average daily census of 15 patients and an expected delivery rate of approximately 350 per month. Staff members are expected to support various needs, including patient care in Mother/Baby settings and participation in emergency care teams during critical events.

Schedule and Availability

• 12-hour shifts, with options for 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Rotational weekend requirements, covering every third weekend.
• Availability for float assignments to other units as necessary.

Additional Skills

• Proficient in performing sterile vaginal exams and other antepartum assessments.
• Experience in managing complications in labor and delivery, including postpartum hemorrhage and uterine rupture.
• Skilled in utilizing special equipment such as magnesium drips and IUPCs for enhanced patient care.

Join our dedicated team and contribute to providing compassionate and expert care in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Your expertise will make a significant difference in the lives of our patients and their families.