Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, OB Triage, Antepartum, and Newborn care settings. This role involves performing specialized procedures such as vaginal and cesarean deliveries, circulating in the operating room, and administering medications and blood products. The nurse collaborates closely with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality care and patient safety, requiring strong clinical skills and the ability to manage high-risk and routine obstetric patients effectively. Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nursing care in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, OB Triage, Antepartum, and Normal Newborn units.
• Perform vaginal and cesarean deliveries and circulate in the operating room during surgical procedures.
• Start adult IVs and administer blood and blood products safely.
• Manage drains, epidural pumps, PCA pumps, insulin, and magnesium sulfate administration.
• Provide care in high-risk antepartum, high-risk labor and delivery, and couplet care settings.
• Float as needed to support various obstetric care areas.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to plan and implement patient care.
• Maintain patient safety and adhere to clinical protocols and standards.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery, LDRP, Postpartum, and Newborn care.
• Active Registered Nurse license with compact state recognition.
• Certifications: AWHONN Intermediate, BLS, FHM, NRP.
• Proficiency in vaginal and cesarean deliveries and related obstetric procedures.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills.
• Ability to manage patient care with staffing ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:3.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• ACLS certification preferred.
• Experience circulating in Cesarean Section operating room.
• Advanced skills in fetal heart monitoring (FHM) and IV start.

Special Considerations:

• Must float as needed across Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, OB Triage, Antepartum, and Newborn care units.
• Staffing ratios vary from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on patient acuity.
• Work in high-risk obstetric and surgical environments requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Previous Providence-affiliated facility employees must have a minimum 3-month separation to qualify for travel positions.

Scheduling:

• Shift assignments may vary based on unit needs and patient census.
• Float requirements necessitate flexibility in scheduling across multiple obstetric care areas.
• Schedule typically includes day and night shifts aligned with Labor and Delivery unit operations.