Rn Labor And Delivery

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery provides specialized nursing care to women during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods. This role involves managing high-risk antepartum patients, performing patient assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced acute hospital environment. The nurse supports OB triage, labor/delivery, and recovery units to ensure safe and effective maternal and neonatal care.

• Provide skilled nursing care in OB triage, labor and delivery, antepartum, and postpartum units.
• Perform patient assessments, monitor fetal and maternal status, and manage high-risk antepartum cases.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and document all care accurately in Epic.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.
• Respond to emergencies and provide support in OR suites and PACU rooms as needed.
• Maintain unit readiness including preparation of rooms and equipment for deliveries and procedures.
• Assist with inductions, labor management, and postpartum care including patient education.
• Participate in shift handoffs, charge nurse duties, and unit coordination as assigned or trained.

• Active Alaska Registered Nurse license in hand at time of offer.
• Current BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate and Advanced, and NRP certifications.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience; Labor and Delivery experience preferred.
• Ability to perform charge nurse duties or willingness to train.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and patient care planning skills.
• Proficiency with Epic electronic medical record system.

• Experience working in a Magnet hospital or Level II trauma center environment.
• Previous charge nurse experience in OB or related units.
• Familiarity with high-risk antepartum and induction protocols.

• Shift is primarily night shifts (3x12 or 4x12 hours).
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• May float to similar units within scope to meet facility needs.
• Time off requests approved individually; all requests must be submitted with application.
• Must be located at least 50 miles from facility; local candidates not accepted.

• Assignment length of 13 or 26 weeks with guaranteed 60 hours per two-week pay period.
• Block scheduling not accommodated.
• Shift schedule includes 12-hour night shifts, typically 3 or 4 shifts per week.