RN Labor and Delivery

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery (L&D) provides skilled nursing care to laboring patients, OB triage, and outpatient cases in a rural hospital setting. This role requires independent work with occasional support from charge nurses or on-call team members. The nurse may assist with postpartum and nursery care as needed and ensures adherence to patient care standards while managing variable patient ratios. Responsibilities: Provide direct nursing care to laboring patients, OB triage, and outpatient populations. Manage labor patients independently, with backup support available as needed. Assist with postpartum and nursery care when patient volume and staffing require. Collaborate with charge nurses and on-call team members for patient support. Maintain compliance with AWHONN guidelines whenever possible. Support patient care in other units such as Medical-Surgical or Emergency Department if requested. Document patient assessments, treatments, and care plans accurately. Ensure patient safety and quality care in a rural hospital environment. Required Skills & Certifications: Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice. Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably with Labor and Delivery or related specialties. Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Ability to work independently in a rural healthcare setting. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred Skills & Certifications: Experience with postpartum and nursery care. Familiarity with AWHONN guidelines and protocols. Experience working in rural or small hospital environments. Special Considerations: Position requires independent functioning as the sole L&D nurse on shift. Support available from charge nurse or on-call team members. Must manage multiple patient care areas including labor, triage, and outpatient. Floating to other units is not required but may assist postpartum and nursery care. No on-call or 48-hour shifts approved. Weekend work required: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule. Scheduling: 6 weekend shifts every 6 weeks. No block scheduling. Shift assignments based on patient volume and staffing needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr