Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Unit at Salem Hospital. This position involves providing exceptional nursing care to mothers, newborns, and families throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum care, and newborn care, with the ability to manage varying shifts and on-call requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period.
• Assist with childbirth, including labor assessments, monitoring, and delivery support.
• Offer postpartum care for mothers and newborns, ensuring both are well-supported during recovery.
• Act as a circulating nurse in the operating room for cesarean sections and other surgical procedures as necessary.
• Monitor and assess the health and well-being of mothers and babies, ensuring appropriate interventions are implemented.
• Manage patient care during the administration of magnesium drip or epidural.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages.
• Coordinate with the medical team to ensure the best patient outcomes.
• Be available for rotating shifts (days/evenings/nights), including 1 night of call per week and every other weekend (EOW).
• Adhere to safety protocols, hospital policies, and best practice standards.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Circulating, and Newborn Care.
• BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certifications (renewed every 2 years).
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including day, evening, night shifts, and on-call responsibilities.
• Strong clinical skills in labor, delivery, postpartum care, and newborn assessment.

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification (preferred).
• Experience with EPIC EMR (Electronic Medical Records).
• Previous experience in a high-volume Labor & Delivery unit.
• Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) and other advanced perinatal care courses.