Rn Labor And Delivery

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery provides specialized nursing care to mothers and newborns during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods. This role involves patient assessments, medication administration, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care. The nurse must demonstrate strong clinical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced acute care environment. At least 1 year of experience and required certifications in ACLS, BLS, NRP, and AWHONN are necessary for this position.

• Provide skilled nursing care to laboring and postpartum patients and their newborns.
• Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and administer medications as prescribed.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.
• Manage emergencies and complications during labor and delivery.
• Document patient care accurately in the Epic electronic medical record system.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and clinical protocols.
• Assist with patient education and support throughout the labor and postpartum process.
• Maintain a safe and clean patient care environment.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and AWHONN.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in Labor and Delivery or related acute care setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation (Epic preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with variable 12-hour shifts in acute care or labor and delivery settings.
• Familiarity with Level IV Trauma and Critical Access Hospital protocols.
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs.

• Weekend work is required.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Travelers must be willing to float within their scope of practice.
• Housing provided with restrictions: no pets, typically single occupancy, and cleaning required upon departure.
• Parking is free at the facility.
• Facility is a Level IV Trauma and Critical Access Hospital with 46 acute care and 22 long-term care beds.

• Work schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week (variable schedule).
• Guaranteed 60 hours per 2-week period, with the possibility of being called off for one 12-hour shift per 2 weeks.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.