RN - L&D

Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and DeliveryThe Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse will provide comprehensive nursing care in a high-risk unit, delivering care from the start of labor to postpartum recovery. This position requires a versatile and skilled nurse capable of managing all aspects of the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum (LDRP) process.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide care and support to patients throughout labor and delivery.Circulate cesarean sections and manage all associated responsibilities.Perform assessments, monitor fetal heart rates, and interpret EKG strips as needed.Administer medications and titrate drips, including Pitocin, as required.Collaborate with healthcare teams, including OB hospitalists and anesthesiologists, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.Assist with postpartum care for mother and newborn, focusing on couplet care.Maintain compliance with AWHONN guidelines for nurse-to-patient ratios.Float to other units as necessary, including maternal health and neonatal care.QualificationsMinimum of 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery nursing.Current certifications: ACLS, Advanced Fetal Monitoring, BLS, and NRP.Knowledge of common diagnoses and treatments for preterm labor, inductions, cesarean sections, and hypertension.Ability to read and interpret EKGs for patients in recovery.Experience with couplet care and high-risk obstetrics preferred.Unit InformationTotal L&D Beds: 10Operating Rooms for C-Sections: 2Triage Beds: 3 for OB-ED and 3 for antepartum testing.Postpartum Beds: 12Average Births Per Month: 140-165Shift DetailsShift Length: 12 hoursSchedule: Night shifts, every other weekend, rotating holidays.Report at the bedside; overtime and extra shifts are available.If placed on call, response time is 30 minutes.Additional InformationScrubs are provided. The role of Baby Catcher (NRP) may be filled by L&D or NICU staff based on availability. The ability to float to multiple locations within the region is required.