Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated Family Birthing Center team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional care to patients in labor and delivery and postpartum settings. This position requires strong clinical skills, independent judgment, and the ability to thrive in emergency situations.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Labor and Delivery (L&D)
• Beds: 4 for Labor and Delivery, 8 for Mother-Baby
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 in L&D, 1:1 during active delivery, 1:4 for Mother-Baby couplets
• Common Diagnoses: Standard L&D cases, term and preterm deliveries, couplets, general GYN patients
• Monthly Deliveries: Approximately 45

Work Schedule

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Shift Times: 18:45 – 07:15
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights; Saturday and Sunday days)
• Holidays: Rotation with core staff; candidates will work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year)
• Scheduling: Schedules are posted 6 weeks in advance; no self-scheduling is available

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in Labor and Delivery nursing
• Certifications Required:
  • ACLS
  • AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM)
  • BLS (AHA)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Preferred Certification: STABLE

Workflow and Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Be responsible for the care of laboring mothers, conducting assessments and monitoring fetal heart rates.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside 2 RNs and 1 RT during every delivery.
• Orientation: 2-3 days of floor-specific orientation with a preceptor.
• Emergency Preparedness: Ability to act independently and manage emergency situations effectively, particularly during night shifts with limited resources.

Additional Information

• Electronic Medical Records: Cerner
• Pharmacy Hours: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM with on-call pharmacist for orders and remote pharmacy services for deliveries if needed
• Other Support Staff: No Nurse Aides or IV team; RT is available 24/7
• Floating Policy: No floating; nurses are assigned to either L&D or Mother-Baby care.