Rn Labor And Delivery

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery provides direct nursing care to patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols. This role involves assessing patient conditions, developing and implementing care plans, coordinating care within the interdisciplinary team, and educating patients and families to ensure safe discharge. The nurse must maintain specialized knowledge and skills relevant to the patient population served and respond promptly to changes in patient condition, including emergencies.

• Perform daily rounds on all patients to ensure quality customer service and address any unmet needs.
• Develop individualized care plans based on comprehensive patient assessments including physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental, and rehabilitative needs.
• Assess patient conditions, set goals, and implement nursing actions to meet patient needs, including discharge planning.
• Promptly assess, intervene, and reassess patient pain symptoms and take appropriate actions following standard procedures.
• Identify early warning signs of patient condition changes and respond appropriately, including emergency interventions and contacting clinicians as needed.
• Report and document pertinent patient observations and reactions accurately and promptly, ensuring timely interventions or referrals.
• Communicate effectively with patients and significant individuals, providing education and counseling to optimize understanding.
• Initiate discharge planning and education early to facilitate smooth patient transitions.
• Delegate nursing interventions safely to qualified personnel within scope of practice.
• Complete and submit all incident reports prior to shift completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet departmental and organizational needs.

• Active Registered Nurse license in North Dakota or Compact State Agreement.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• S.T.A.B.L.E. program certification.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, patient care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.

• Experience in Labor and Delivery or related specialty areas.
• Prior experience with emergency response and critical care situations.

• Must be able to respond to patient condition changes promptly, including emergencies.
• Adherence to hospital policies and procedures is mandatory.
• Work environment involves direct patient care in a Labor and Delivery setting.

• Shift assignments and schedules are determined by department needs.
• May include day, night, or rotating shifts as required.