RN - Birthing Center Nurse

RN - Birthing Center Nurse

Washington, IA $71,719 - $97,009 a year

Full Time

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled registered nurse to join a vibrant birthing center team in the Midwest region. This role is essential in delivering comprehensive care throughout prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum stages, ensuring a safe and positive experience for mothers and their newborns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide thorough nursing care to expectant mothers during all stages of childbirth.
• Monitor vital signs and fetal heart tones to maintain maternal and newborn well-being.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on labor, delivery, and postpartum processes to support informed choices.
• Assist during labor and delivery, offering both emotional and physical support.
• Administer medications and treatments safely according to protocols.
• Accurately document patient care and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Recognize abnormal labor conditions promptly and take appropriate action.
• Perform vaginal exams, notify physicians at delivery time, and interpret fetal monitor tracings effectively.

Education and Certification:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current registered nurse licensure valid for practice in the region.
• Current basic life support (BLS) certification per American Heart Association standards.
• Neonatal resuscitation program (NRP) certification required within one year of hire.

Experience and Training:

• Completion of birthing center orientation under supervision, including vaginal labor/delivery, cesarean sections, postpartum, and newborn care.
• Mandatory reporter course completion at or within six months of hire.
• Adherence to all federal, state, and professional licensure and regulatory training requirements.

Commitment to uphold compliance programs, including codes of conduct and policies, with participation in ongoing education and training as required.

If you are passionate about providing patient-centered maternal and newborn care and want to contribute to improving health outcomes in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.