Registered Nurse Labor And Delivery

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery provides specialized nursing care for patients in Labor and Delivery, Post Partum, OB Triage, Antepartum, and Newborn care. This role involves managing patient assessments, administering medications, assisting with deliveries (vaginal and cesarean), and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective maternal and newborn care. The nurse must be skilled in critical procedures and equipment use, maintaining high standards of patient safety and comfort. A minimum of 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery, Post Partum, and Newborn care is required.

• Active Registered Nurse license with at least 2 years of Labor and Delivery, Post Partum, and Newborn care experience.
• Certifications: AWHONN Intermediate, Basic Life Support (BLS), Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Proficiency in vaginal and cesarean deliveries, IV start, and blood/blood product administration.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• Experience circulating in the operating room for cesarean deliveries.
• Skills in managing epidural and PCA pumps, insulin and magnesium sulfate administration.

• Float to other units within the Labor and Delivery, Post Partum, and Newborn care areas as needed.
• Staffing ratio typically ranges from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on patient acuity.
• Must comply with all facility licensing and credentialing requirements, including active compact license if applicable.

• Work schedule includes shifts in Labor and Delivery, Post Partum, OB Triage, and Newborn care units.
• Shift assignments may vary and include day, evening, or night shifts based on patient care needs and staffing.