RN - L&D

LDRP Registered Nurse (RN)

The LDRP unit is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to provide exceptional care in a fast-paced environment. Our team supports labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care for mothers and newborns. Candidates must be adaptable and ready to handle a variety of responsibilities, including triaging patients based on experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to obstetric patients during labor and delivery.
• Monitor fetal heart rates and maternal well-being using AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring protocols.
• Titrate drips, including pitocin and magnesium sulfate, as needed.
• Participate in deliveries and assess APGAR scores.
• Attend to postpartum patients with surgical and medical needs.
• Assist with patient triage in the unit's designated triage area.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor for side effects.
• Scrub for surgical procedures as necessary.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including OB and Neonatology specialists, to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Unit Information

• 7 Labor & Delivery beds
• 12 Postpartum beds and 8 Surgical beds
• 3 triage beds, with an average of 17 patients per month
• Annual delivery statistics: 643 births
• Patient care ratios: L&D (1:1-2), Postpartum (1:2-3 couplets, 1:3-4 surgical/medical)
• Common patient diagnoses include gestational hypertension, diabetes, and magnesium sulfate administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in LDRP nursing.
• Required certifications: AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, BLS, NRP, and STABLE.
• Preference for candidates with advanced fetal monitoring certification.
• Ability to function independently and contribute to team efforts.
• Must be comfortable with first-time traveler roles and ready to engage with patient care immediately.

Working Conditions

• 12-hour shifts, rotating between day and night shifts.
• Weekend requirements every third week, with holiday requirements as needed.
• Provide support and help float to other units as needed, such as Pediatric Med-Surg or NICU.
• Two shifts of unit-specific orientation will be provided for successful candidates.

Join our dedicated healthcare team and provide compassionate care to mothers and infants during one of the most important times in their lives.