RN - L&D

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Labor and Delivery

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Night 3x12-Hour

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 Years Experience

License: Current Nursing License Required

Certifications: BLS, NRP Required

Must-Have:

Epic Charting Experience Required Previous Charge Experience Preferred Community Client Experience Preferred

Description:

The Registered Nurse will provide care in Labor and Delivery.

This role requires experience with various patient age groups including neonates, infants, and adults.

The average daily census in this unit is 4 patients.

There are 13 rooms and 10 beds within the unit.

The staffing ratio is 1:3 for days, nights, and weekends.

Floating within the scope of practice is required.

Medication administration is done through a medication system.

Documentation will be performed using Epic.

Use of the SBAR communication system is necessary.

The nurse will have provider support from multiple interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include administering medications and IV therapy.

Experience with fetal monitoring and labor management is necessary.

The nurse will assist with high-risk deliveries and perform sterile exams.

Care for patients with various conditions such as pre-eclampsia and diabetes is expected.

Neonatal care responsibilities include performing APGAR assessments and neonatal resuscitation.

Pain management techniques such as epidurals and opioids will be utilized.

Postpartum care of patients, including C-Sections, will be part of the role.

Support for breastfeeding and postpartum education is essential.

Knowledge of isolation precautions and vaccine administration is required.

The nurse will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.