Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Job Summary:


The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to high-risk obstetric patients in a Level 1 Trauma Center. This role involves patient assessments, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal maternal and fetal outcomes. The nurse must have at least 2 years of experience in high-risk (level 3) obstetrics and demonstrate strong communication and clinical skills within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nursing care to laboring and delivery patients, including high-risk obstetrics.
• Perform patient assessments, administer medications, and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner electronic charting system.
• Float within the facility as needed to meet patient care demands, adhering to scope of practice.
• Participate in ongoing education and maintain certifications relevant to labor and delivery.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in high-risk (level 3) obstetrics.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
• AWHONN Intermediate certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• AWHONN Advanced certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical record system.

Special Considerations:

• Mandatory float facility: all staff must float within the facility as required.
• No block scheduling; shifts are 3x12 hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
• No call requirements.
• Weekend work required every other weekend (2 weekends per month).
• RTO (Request Time Off) limited to 5 days maximum with no more than 2 consecutive days.
• No RTO allowed on holidays, weekends, or the day before/after a holiday.
• Scrub color is flexible (any color allowed).

Scheduling:

• Work schedule consists of three 12-hour day shifts per week (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM).
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend (2 weekends per month).
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week.