LDRP Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced LDRP Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team. This position requires working the night shift, with a commitment to providing outstanding care in the Labor and Delivery environment.

Position Details

• Unit Type: L&D (Labor and Delivery)
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Experience Required: 1 year
• Certifications Required:
  • ACLS
  • BLS Certification
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Shift Notes: 7 PM to 7:30 AM, rotating every third weekend and holiday

Unit Information

• Number of L&D Beds: 4
• Number of Postpartum Beds: 6
• Separate Triage Beds: Yes, 1
• C-Sections Performed in OR: Yes
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 during induction, 1:2 postpartum per AWHONN guidelines

Patient Care Responsibilities

The LDRP RN will provide care to patients with various diagnoses and needs including:

• Labor and Delivery
• Postpartum care
• Hyperbilirubinemia
• Preterm labor
• Triage patients

Skills and Experience

• Must have L&D and Medsurg/Peds experience; critical access experience preferred
• Required to titrate drips, including OB and ICU medications
• Proficient in reading telemetry

Staffing and Support

• Charge Nurse available on each shift, may take an assignment if necessary
• OB/Neonatologist and Anesthesia available on-call
• Respiratory Therapy is on-call 24/7 for equipment troubleshooting
• One Nurse Aid present during certain shifts

Scheduling and Orientation

• Shift Schedule: 7 AM to 7:30 PM and 7 PM to 7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every third holiday
• Unit-Specific Orientation: 1-12 hour shift required

Additional Information

Attributes that contribute to success in this role include effective communication skills, motivation, and approachability. Nurses may float to Medical-Surgical/Pediatric departments as needed based on patient volume. Candidates must be prepared for a radius rule of 50 miles and must not have been employed with any related facility in the past year.