LDRP Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced LDRP Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in labor and delivery, postpartum care, and triage, and be capable of working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to obstetric patients throughout labor, delivery, postpartum, and antepartum stages.
• Monitor fetal heart rates and maternal well-being using advanced fetal monitoring techniques.
• Titrate medications as necessary, including but not limited to pitocin and magnesium sulfate.
• Assist in surgical procedures and prepare patients for C-sections and other gynecological surgeries.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Utilize AWHONN guidelines for patient care ratios.
• Document all patient interactions and care provided in compliance with established protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in LDRP nursing.
• Current certifications: AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, BLS Certification, NRP, and STABLE preferred.
• Ability to read EFM strips and monitor maternal and fetal health effectively.
• Experience with common titratable drips and other medications used in labor and delivery.
• Able to scrub for surgical procedures as needed.

Work Environment

The unit features:

• 7 Labor & Delivery beds
• 12 Postpartum beds and 8 Surgical beds
• 1 dedicated C-Section OR and 2 GYN surgical ORs
• 3 triage beds with an average of 17 patients per month

Shift Details

• 12-hour shifts, with a rotation of days and nights.
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
• Every third weekend and holiday as needed.
• Two shifts of unit-specific orientation provided.

Patient Population

The LDRP team cares for a diverse population, including high-risk obstetric patients and those with conditions such as gestational hypertension and diabetes. Experience with triaging and managing antepartum and postpartum conditions is essential.

Additional Information

• We follow strict AWHONN guidelines for nurse-patient ratios.
• There are OB and Neonatologists available on-call 24/7.
• In-house anesthesia and respiratory therapy support available at all times.

If you are passionate about maternal-fetal health and are looking to make a positive impact in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.