Registered Nurse Labor And Delivery

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery is responsible for providing expert nursing care to patients in labor, delivery, postpartum, antepartum, OB triage, and newborn care settings. This role involves managing patient assessments, administering medications, assisting with vaginal and cesarean deliveries, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care. The nurse must be skilled in specialized procedures and equipment, maintaining patient safety and comfort throughout the perinatal period.

• Provide nursing care in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, OB Triage, Antepartum, and Newborn units.
• Assist with vaginal and cesarean deliveries, including circulating in the operating room.
• Administer blood and blood products, medications such as insulin, magnesium sulfate, and manage drains, epidural pumps, and PCA pumps.
• Start adult IVs and perform fetal heart monitoring (FHM).
• Manage care for high-risk antepartum, labor and delivery, and postpartum patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate patient status effectively.
• Float to other units as needed to support patient care demands.

• Active Registered Nurse license with at least 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn care.
• Certifications: AWHONN Intermediate, Basic Life Support (BLS), Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Skills in vaginal delivery, cesarean delivery, IV start, blood and blood product administration.
• Ability to care for high-risk obstetric patients and newborns.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning abilities.

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• Experience circulating in the operating room during cesarean sections.
• Experience with epidural and PCA pump management.

• Must be able to float to other units as needed.
• Staffing ratios typically range from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on patient acuity.
• Must comply with facility policies regarding licensure and employment separation for travel positions.
• Work involves fast-paced, high-acuity obstetric and newborn care environments.

• Shift assignments may vary and include day, evening, or night shifts based on unit needs.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate floating requirements.