Rn Labor And Delivery

Job Summary:

The Labor Nurse with Postpartum (PP) specialization provides skilled nursing care in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, Obstetrics, Nursery, and Lactation settings. This role requires strong assessment skills and expertise in electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) to support maternal and neonatal care in a rural healthcare environment. The nurse collaborates with a small, skilled team to manage approximately 15-20 deliveries monthly, ensuring quality care for a transient population in a level one designated maternal and neonatal care facility.

• Provide comprehensive nursing care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.
• Perform maternal and neonatal assessments including electronic fetal monitoring (EFM).
• Manage nursery care and support lactation for new mothers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Monitor and document patient status and progress accurately using the OBIX electronic medical record system.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and provide appropriate interventions.
• Educate patients and families regarding postpartum care, newborn care, and breastfeeding.
• Maintain compliance with facility policies and state regulations related to maternal and neonatal care.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 4 years nursing experience, preferably in obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, nursery, or lactation.
• Strong clinical assessment and electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) skills.
• Experience working in rural healthcare settings is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with OBIX or similar electronic medical record systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team environment.

• Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) or Maternal Newborn Nursing (RNC-MNN).
• Experience with lactation consulting or certification.
• Additional training or experience in neonatal resuscitation (NRP).
• Comfort with managing a transient patient population.

• Work environment is a rural hospital with a Level One Maternal and Neonatal Care designation.
• Staffing typically consists of a two-person team requiring cross-competency in L&D, postpartum, and nursery roles.
• Housing challenges due to local construction and tourism; RV travel options may be suitable.
• Strong ability to adapt to the demands of a small department with variable patient volume.

• Shift assignments based on department needs; typically involves coverage for labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
• May include rotating or on-call shifts consistent with labor and delivery nursing standards.
• Work schedule structured to support continuous maternal and neonatal care across all shifts.