Rn, Labor and Delivery

Labor And Delivery Nurse

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Froedtert Birth Center is a Level IV (High Risk) Labor and Delivery unit. We are looking for individuals who have excellent communication and interpersonal skills who are dedicated and have the ability to work under intense pressure and stress. The Labor and Delivery nurse assists the physician with all aspects of pregnancy and birth, assists and circulates during caesarian sections, and cares for women who experience complications with their pregnancies. A successful Labor and Delivery nurse is meticulous with strong attention to detail.

Labor And Delivery Nurse Responsibilities:

· Caring, compassionate and knowledgeable on all aspects of pregnancy, labor and birth.

· Monitoring and intervening to manage fetal heartbeat, contractions and progress during labor.

· Administering high risk medications for labor and pregnancy complications.

· Coaching during labor, assisting with complications, guiding the mother through labor and delivery.

· Caring for high-risk antepartum, labor, high-risk labor, triage, operating room, PACU, high-risk postpartum mothers and mothers with fetal demise.

· Care and management of high-risk pregnant patients located off unit, example: ICU, main operating room, Emergency Department, med/surg unit, etc.

· Neonatal resuscitation at delivery and frequent neonatal assessments following delivery. Flexibility in scheduling and ability to work above FTE with 'on call' hours