Labor and Delivery RN

Overview FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare. A labor and delivery (L&D) nursesupports patients during and after birth (vaginal and c-sections) under the supervision of a nurse midwife or physician. They also care for infants immediately after delivery. The registered nurses will work in L&D, the OR, and PACU. Responsibilities Labor and delivery (L&D) nursesprovide medical and emotional support to mothers and babies before, during, and after birth.Their responsibilities include: Patient intake:Taking patient information and charting their obstetric history Monitoring:Monitoring the mother's vital signs, fetal heart rate, and contractions Administering medications:Giving pain medications, such as epidurals, and other treatments Assisting during delivery:Working with doctors or midwives to help deliver the baby Coaching:Coaching mothers through labor and delivery, and providing information on what to expect during pregnancy Educating:Educating patients and family members, especially on infant care Evaluating:Assessing the needs of parents and how to help them, and monitoring for complications Documenting:Keeping accurate electronic health records (EHRs) for all labor and delivery events, including assessments, interventions, and communication with the healthcare team L&D nurses also must be able to communicate clearly with patients, family members, doctors, and other medical professionals. They need to be calm and composed, able to display emotional strength, and able to manage stress. They have other responsibilities assigned as needed. Qualifications The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position: Current, active North Carolina RN license or RN multi-state licensure privilege through the NCBON without restrictions; Nurse Licensure Compact required. Additional requirements:

• BLS

• NRP (within six months)
• Fetal Monitoring, Basic within 1 year and Intermediate within 2 years of hire)
• Stable

• ACLS