Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor and Delivery

Unit Information

The Labor and Delivery unit specializes in providing high-quality care to expectant mothers and newborns. This unit is equipped to handle a range of maternal and neonatal situations and has a commitment to excellence in patient care.

• Number of Beds: 16
• Staff Count: 120
• Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2
• Type of Equipment: Baxter Pumps, Philips Electronic Fetal Monitoring
• Electronic Medical Records: Cerner, Fetal Ink

Job Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for delivering comprehensive care to mothers during labor, delivery, and postpartum. Responsibilities include:

• Providing immediate newborn care and high-risk obstetrical nursing.
• Assisting in various procedures including vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, dilation and curettage (D&C), cerclage, and C-hysterectomy.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Monitoring and interpreting fetal heart patterns and maternal vital signs.

Qualifications

• Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years in Labor and Delivery nursing.
• Required Skills: High-risk experience and immediate newborn care.
• Preferred Experience: Circulating experience in surgical settings.
• Required Certifications:
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • BLS/ALS (Basic Life Support/Advanced Life Support)
  • Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification

Personality Fit

The ideal candidate should possess the following personality traits:

• Outgoing
• Friendly
• Adaptable

Additional Information

Floating may occur to areas such as Maternal-Fetal Medicine Unit (MFMU), Mother and Baby (MOMB), and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The dress code is scrub attire provided by the facility.

The opportunity to work weekends is available upon approval. This role presents a dynamic environment with various challenges and rewards in caring for mothers and their newborns.

Location: City, State