RN - L&D-San Luis Obispo-CA-

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery Job Summary

The Labor and Delivery Nurse is responsible for the planning and provision of nursing care to patients and their families during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, including emergency situations and circulating for C-Sections. Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice. This position is represented by CNA.

• Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent:
  Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing:
  Preferred
• Two years experience of Labor & Delivery:
  Required

• Current RN license in state of practice:
  Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
  Required

• Performs physical & psychosocial assessment of pt which demonstrates knowledge & consideration of age, cultural differences & support for fetal demise.
• Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment in managing perinatal emergencies incl but not limited to: crash C-section, precipitous delivery, shoulder dystocia.
• During L&D is competent to assess fetal and maternal well being, assess amniotic fluid status, assess vaginal bleeding, and recognize and manage abnormalities.
• Effectively manages pain control in the laboring patient.
• Is competent to assist with epidural catheter placement and monitor fetal & maternal status during catheter placement and after medication administration.
• Educates pt/families in all stages of perinatal and post partum period and utilizes methods appropriate to age, condition, culture & learning readiness.