Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse specializing in Labor & Delivery will provide comprehensive nursing care to mothers and newborns in a Critical Access Hospital setting. This role involves labor and delivery support, postpartum care, and mother-baby care, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the childbirth process. The nurse will collaborate closely with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.

• Provide skilled nursing care during labor and delivery, postpartum, and mother-baby care.
• Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and manage patient comfort and safety.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and families on postpartum care, newborn care, and breastfeeding support.
• Document patient care activities accurately and timely in medical records.
• Respond to obstetric emergencies and provide appropriate interventions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment for patients and families.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably in labor and delivery or maternal-child health.
• Clinical skills in labor and delivery, postpartum care, and newborn care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

• Experience working in a Critical Access Hospital or similar rural healthcare setting.
• Additional certifications such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB).
• Experience with electronic medical records and documentation systems.

• Work primarily in a labor and delivery/postpartum environment with mother and baby care.
• Ability to respond promptly to obstetric emergencies.
• Must be able to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

• Day shift schedule.
• Shift assignments based on hospital staffing needs and patient census.