RN - L&D

L&D Registered Nurse (RN)

The L&D Registered Nurse (RN) will provide high-quality care for childbearing women and newborns during their antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn phases. The facility is a Level 3 Perinatal center, one of the few with an extreme high-risk designation, handling a significant proportion of complex cases. The RN will work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the safety and well-being of both mothers and infants.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to childbearing women and newborns, focusing on high-risk patients.
• Assist in labor and delivery processes, including C-sections and postpartum D&Cs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Utilize advanced monitoring for high-risk pregnancies and newborns.
• Provide education and support to families regarding childbirth and newborn care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Labor and Delivery.
• Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) are required.
• Willingness to work weekends as part of the schedule.
• Ability to float within the hospital as needed, but not to sister facilities.
• Preferred candidates will have experience in high-risk obstetrics.

Additional Information

• 1:1 patient ratios to ensure personalized care.
• Assist with an average of 150 births per month, including well and non-compromised newborns.
• Two operating rooms available for surgical needs within the unit.
• Parking is available at a daily cost.
• Guaranteed hours; however, may be called off during low census situations.
• Utilization of EPIC for charting patient information.

Work Environment

This position is situated in a Magnet-designated, teaching center with a robust environment focused on high-quality patient care. The unit features a well-established team dedicated to continuing education and innovation in patient care practices.

Contractual Details

Travelers are not accepted for weekend shifts in ambulatory or surgical service areas that are closed during those times. A maximum of one week of requested time off (RTO) is allowed.