Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery provides specialized nursing care for patients in labor, delivery, postpartum, antepartum, OB triage, and newborn care. This role involves managing patient assessments, administering medications, assisting with vaginal and cesarean deliveries, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The nurse must be skilled in handling high-risk and low-risk OB-GYN cases and be prepared to float as needed within related units. Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nursing care in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, OB Triage, Antepartum, and Newborn units.
• Assist with vaginal and cesarean deliveries, including circulating in the operating room.
• Start and manage adult IVs, administer blood and blood products.
• Manage drains, epidural pumps, PCA pumps, insulin, and magnesium sulfate administration.
• Provide care for high-risk and low-risk antepartum and labor and delivery patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort while adhering to clinical protocols and standards.
• Float to other related units as required to meet staffing needs.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, Newborn care, and related OB units.
• Active Registered Nurse license with compact license privileges.
• Certifications: AWHONN Intermediate, BLS, FHM, NRP.
• Experience with vaginal and cesarean deliveries and circulating in the OR.
• Proficient in starting IVs, administering medications including blood products, and managing epidural and PCA pumps.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient care planning skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• ACLS certification.
• Experience with high-risk antepartum and labor and delivery patients.
• Skills in fetal heart monitoring and advanced OB nursing procedures.

Special Considerations:

• Must be able to float to related units such as LDRP, OB Triage, and Postpartum as needed.
• Staffing ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on patient acuity.
• Previous Providence-affiliated employees must have a minimum 3-month separation to qualify for travel roles.

Scheduling:

• Work schedule includes variable shifts based on labor and delivery unit needs.
• Shift assignments may require flexibility to cover floating duties across related OB units.