RN - L&D

Labor And Delivery Registered Nurse (Rn)This opportunity is for a labor and delivery registered nurse (rn) to provide comprehensive care for both high-risk and low-risk antepartum and intrapartum pregnant women, as well as stabilization of normal newborns in the immediate postpartum period. The role includes couplet care as part of a dynamic healthcare team.Unit Information:Capacity: 12 beds, 3 operating rooms (ors), 2 obstetric emergency room (ob er) roomsPatient Ratios: 1:1 for high-risk patients; typically 1:2 for othersGuidelines followed: awhonn guidelinesResponsibilities:Monitor and assess antepartum and intrapartum patientsAssist in delivery and stabilization of newbornsProvide couplet care for mother and babyPerform necessary nursing interventions including iv starts and circulatory support for c-sectionsSupport On The Unit:No cnas available; support provided by the rn team24/7 access to a receptionist/health unit coordinatorCharge nurse present around the clock for resource supportRespiratory therapists available for nicu assessmentsHospitalists are present for patient careTelemetry monitoring with centralized efm and cardiac telemetry availableRequired Licensure And Certifications:bls (basic life support)nrp (neonatal resuscitation program)efm (electronic fetal monitoring)surgical scrub: bls, cst may be requiredRequired Skills:intrauterine pressure catheter (iupc) monitoringfetal scalp electrode (fse) placementintravenous (iv) startscirculating for c-sectionsOrientation And Scheduling:orientation: 2-3 shifts tailored to rn's competency and comfortweekend rotation: every other weekendholiday expectations: one holiday may be requiredshift times: 1900-0730 and 0700-1930schedule cycle: weekly from sunday to saturdayAdditional Information:uniform: dark blue scrubs provided by the facilityparking: free in designated areas