Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

General Information

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to join our team in providing exceptional care to a diverse range of patients in a dynamic environment. Our facility features:

• 10 Labor & Delivery (L&D) beds
• 4 OB Emergency Department (Triage) beds
• 4 Antepartum rooms

Patient Types

Our unit is equipped to handle all types of pregnant patients, including:

• High-risk patients
• Low-intervention laboring patients
• Antepartum care
• OB triage and Emergency Department
• Postpartum care
• Infants

Patient Ratios

• Antepartum: 1:3
• Inactive Labor: 1:2
• Active Labor: 1:1
• Postpartum/Couplet care: 1:3 couplets

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Dakota
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Preferred certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), certification in inpatient obstetrics, electronic fetal monitoring, or inpatient antepartum

Required Skills

Candidates should possess the following skills:

• Proficiency in EPIC charting
• Level 3 or higher Labor and Delivery experience, able to manage high acuity labor patients
• Competency in IV starts, cervical checks, phlebotomy, and medication administration
• Ability to circulate C-sections and provide post-operative care
• Comfortable with normal newborn nursery patients (Level I care)
• Preference for candidates experienced with lower acuity NICU patients (Level II care)

Support on the Unit

The unit is supported by:

• Unit Secretary
• Scrub Tech
• Charge Nurse
• VAT Team (as needed)
• Respiratory Therapists available 24/7
• OB Physician Team
• Anesthesia/CRNA

Charting System

The electronic health record system in use is EPIC.

Floating Requirements

Staff may be required to work in Postpartum/Couplet care and should preferably have experience in Level 2 nursery care.

Orientation

The orientation process includes:

• 4 days with a preceptor: 3 days in Labor and Delivery and 1 day in Postpartum

Scheduling Information

Shifts will be 12 hours in duration, with varying times including:

• Start times: 0630 or 1830
• Mixed shifts required, including Nights and Days throughout the contract
• Weekend rotation: every other weekend
• Holiday coverage as necessary

Time Type

This position involves working 12-hour variable shifts.