Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Unit Type: Labor & Delivery

Location: Alexandria, LA

General Information:

• Number of Beds: 2 triage rooms, 10 labor rooms, 2 operating rooms
• Staffing:
  • Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 1 triage nurse, 6 RNs, 1 scrub tech, 1 secretary
  • Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 1 triage nurse, 5 RNs, 1 scrub, 1 secretary
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 and 2:1 depending on acuity
• Equipment: Fetal monitors, IUPC, FSE, fluid warmer, IV pumps, epidural pumps
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: CPN, Meditech

Job Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the labor and delivery unit.
• Perform vaginal deliveries, C-sections, amniocentesis, amnioinfusions, and IUPC/FSE placements.
• Ensure proficient interpretation of fetal strips and effective IV starts and lab draws.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Proficient in starting IVs and drawing labs
• Ability to interpret fetal strips
• Proficient in conducting vaginal examinations
• Experience as an OB circulator

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to scrub for surgical procedures

Best Personality Fit

• Organized with excellent time management skills
• Empathetic, caring, and compassionate towards patients

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Additional Details

• Dress Code: Teal scrubs for nursing staff, navy for technicians
• Weekend Requirements: Rotation every other weekend
• Floating Area: Closed unit with coverage to postpartum