Registered Nurse- Labor, Delivery, Recovery & Post Partum (LDRP)

Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Post Partum, NICU (LDRP)

Nashville General Hospital is hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Post Partum, NICU (LDRP). The LDRP/NICU Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to women and their families throughout the childbirth continuum, including labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum, and Level II neonatal care. Embracing the LDRP model of care, the RN ensures a seamless and supportive experience from labor through postpartum, fostering a strong mother-baby dyad (mother-baby pair). The LDRP - RN demonstrates clinical expertise, critical thinking skills, compassion, and effective communication to ensure optimal outcomes for mothers and newborns.

LDRP RN Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assessment: Conducts comprehensive assessments of the laboring mother, including fetal monitoring, pain management, and maternal vital signs. Assesses newborns immediately after birth, ensuring proper identification, Apgar scoring, and initiation of necessary care.
• Care Planning: Develops individualized care plans based on patient assessments and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
• Labor Support: Provides continuous labor support, including emotional support, education, and guidance on various comfort measures and pain management techniques.
• Delivery Assistance: Assists with vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections, including acting as a second assist to the physician. Prepares and maintains sterile fields, administers medications as ordered, and provides immediate postpartum care to both mother and newborn.
• Recovery and Postpartum Care: Monitors mothers and newborns during the recovery period. Assists with breastfeeding or formula feeding. Provides education on newborn care. Addresses any concerns or complications.
• Newborn Care: Provides expert care for newborns, including routine screenings, vaccinations, and monitoring for jaundice and other common neonatal conditions. Facilitates early skin-to-skin contact to promote bonding and breastfeeding success. Supports parents in understanding and responding to their newborn's cues and needs.
• Level II NICU Care: Provides specialized care for newborns requiring Level II NICU interventions, including respiratory support, intravenous therapy, and feeding assistance. Monitors vital signs, administers medications, and performs procedures as ordered by the neonatologist or neonatal nurse practitioner. Educates parents on the specialized care their newborn is receiving and fosters a supportive environment for the family.
• Medication Administration: Administers medications safely and accurately, adhering to hospital protocols and physician orders.
• Documentation: Maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation of all patient care activities, including assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
• Patient Education: Educates patients and families on labor progress, pain management options, newborn care, postpartum self-care, and available resources.
• Collaboration: Collaborates effectively with physicians, midwives, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals to provide seamless and holistic care.
• Emergency Response: Responds promptly and effectively to emergencies, including fetal distress, postpartum hemorrhage, and newborn resuscitation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree Diploma or Bachelor's Degree program in Nursing
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• A minimum of 2 years of recent experience in L&D, PP and NICU Level II/Nursery area is preferred but cross-training will be provided for those proficient in one or two of those areas.
• Recent experience in an acute care facility is highly desirable
• Experience with quality/performance improvement programs utilizing clinical pathways/guidelines is a significant asset
• Knowledge of the Joint Commission, CMS and other regulatory standards is preferred
• Ideal candidates must be able to link quality of care/services to patient satisfaction, financial, and other statistical data.
• Must possess excellent computer and interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to educate staff and physicians effectively.
• Surgical OB Assist is required in position- training available within 30 days of hire
• BLS and NRP certifications required. Additional certifications in fetal monitoring or other relevant areas are a plus
• AWHONN Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring certification or equivalent is required within 90-days of hire
• S.T.A.B.L.E is required within 30 days
• CPI is required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS is required within 60 days of hire
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in labor and delivery nursing, including surgical assisting, is required

About Nashville General Hospital Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville's original community- based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Our benefits include:

• Benefits begin on the first day of the month after one full calendar month of employment
• Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
• Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
• Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage at no cost to you
• Retirement Plan- eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution.
• Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
• Tuition Reimbursement for Employee and Dependents
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Up to 12 paid holidays each Year
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Parking for all employees
• HRSA eligible Employer (Loan Forgiveness Program)

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