Rn Labor And Delivery

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery provides specialized skilled nursing care to patients in an acute hospital setting, focusing on labor, delivery, antepartum, and high-risk obstetric care. The role involves patient assessment, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal maternal and fetal outcomes. This position requires strong clinical expertise, communication skills, and the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

• Provide skilled nursing care to laboring and antepartum patients, including high-risk cases.
• Perform patient assessments, monitor fetal and maternal status, and administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Manage patient flow in OB triage, labor/delivery rooms, operating rooms, and PACU areas.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic electronic medical records.
• Participate in charge nurse duties or be willing to train for charge responsibilities.
• Assist with inductions, deliveries, and emergency interventions as needed.
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety standards, and infection control protocols.

• Active Registered Nurse license in Alaska (license in hand required for offer).
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience; Labor and Delivery experience preferred.
• Current BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate and Advanced certifications.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care environment.

• Experience as a charge nurse or willingness to train for charge responsibilities.
• Previous experience in high-risk obstetrics or acute care settings.

• Shift options include 3x12 or 4x12 hour night shifts.
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Floating to like units may be required within scope of practice.
• Time off requests are approved individually and must be included with submittal.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation; parking is free.

• Work schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts, either three or four shifts per week.
• Guaranteed 60 hours per two-week pay period; one 12-hour shift may be canceled per two weeks.
• Block scheduling accommodations are not available.