Rn Labor And Delivery

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery provides skilled nursing care to patients in a high-risk obstetric environment. This role involves managing patient assessments, administering medications, coordinating care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The nurse will work in a fast-paced acute hospital setting with a focus on maternal and fetal health, ensuring safety and quality care for mothers and newborns.

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments in OB triage, labor, delivery, and postpartum units.
• Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Provide care and monitoring for high-risk antepartum and laboring patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Manage patient flow in OB triage/testing and labor and delivery units.
• Document all patient care activities accurately using Epic electronic medical records.
• Provide education and support to patients and families regarding labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
• Participate in emergency interventions and neonatal resuscitation as needed.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Active Registered Nurse license in Alaska (license in hand required for auto offer).
• Minimum of 1 year relevant nursing experience; first-time travelers accepted.
• Current BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate and Advanced, and NRP certifications.
• Strong clinical skills in labor and delivery nursing, including charge nurse experience or willingness to train.
• Ability to use Epic electronic health record system.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Experience working in high-risk labor and delivery or OB triage settings.
• Charge nurse experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Magnet hospital standards and Level II trauma facility operations.

• No on-call required.
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• Floating within similar units may be required.
• Time off requests approved individually upon offer; all requests must be submitted with application.
• Local candidates must reside at least 50 miles from facility.
• Parking is free at the facility.

• 13 or 26 week assignment.
• Shift options: 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour night shifts.
• Guaranteed 60 hours per two-week pay period; may be called off for one 12-hour shift per two weeks.
• Block scheduling accommodations not available.