Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of high-risk Labor & Delivery experience and a strong skill set in managing antepartum and postpartum care. This role requires expertise in various patient care scenarios, including managing high-risk pregnancies and delivering quality care during labor and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive antepartum and postpartum care, including NST, OCT, and sterile vaginal exams.
• Manage high-risk patients, including those with malpresentations, multiple gestations, and preeclampsia.
• Administer emergency care for infant/neonatal arrests and recognize abnormal fetal heart rate patterns.
• Perform fetal monitoring, including both external and internal methods.
• Initiate and manage IV therapy for medications and blood products.
• Assist with high-risk deliveries, including circulating for C-sections and managing postpartum complications.
• Provide neonatal care, including APGAR scoring and newborn assessments.
• Support patient pain management through various methods, including epidural and IV conscious sedation.
• Administer medications, including anticoagulants and insulin drips, as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of high-risk Labor & Delivery experience is required.
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate; ACLS preferred.
• Experience with electronic documentation systems, preferably Epic.
• Knowledge of handling antepartum care procedures and managing diverse patient diagnoses.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple patient loads effectively.
• Experience in handling surgical procedures and assisting with emergency interventions.

Work Environment

The Labor and Delivery unit is a fast-paced environment with an average daily census of 15 patients and approximately 350 deliveries per month. Staff will be required to float to Mother/Baby care as necessary. Weekend work is expected every third weekend.

Expectations

• This position involves 12-hour shifts, with the possibility of working 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Contract staff may be required to participate in response teams during disasters or mass casualty events.
• A 24-hour orientation will be provided.

Additional Information

Staff will be required to follow infection control protocols and may need to care for patients with COVID-19. The unit is equipped with advanced medical equipment, including magnesium drips, insulin drips, and internal/external monitoring systems.

We look forward to welcoming a skilled and compassionate Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to our team. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to make a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply.