Registered Nurse- Labor, Delivery, Recovery & Post Partum (LDRP) - Days

LDRP Registered Nurse Nashville General Hospital is hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Post Partum (LDRP). Overview The LDRP Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to women and their families throughout the childbirth continuum, including labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum, and well newborn care. Embracing the LDRP model of care, the RN ensures a seamless and supportive experience from labor through postpartum, fostering a strong mother-baby dyad. LDRP RN Roles and Responsibilities Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of the laboring mother, including fetal monitoring, pain management, and maternal vital signs. Assess newborns immediately after birth, ensuring proper identification, Apgar scoring, and initiation of necessary care. Care Planning: Develop individualized care plans based on patient assessments and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care. Labor Support: Provide continuous labor support, including emotional support, education, and guidance on various comfort measures and pain management techniques. Delivery Assistance: Assist with vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections, including acting as a second assist to the physician. Prepare and maintain sterile fields, administer medications as ordered, and provide immediate postpartum care to both mother and newborn. Recovery and Postpartum Care: Monitor mothers and newborns during the recovery period. Assist with breastfeeding or formula feeding. Provide education on newborn care. Address any concerns or complications. Newborn Care: Provide expert care for newborns, including routine screenings, vaccinations, and monitoring for jaundice and other common neonatal conditions. Facilitate early skin‑to‑skin contact to promote bonding and breastfeeding success. Support parents in understanding and responding to their newborn's cues and needs. Medication Administration: Administer medications safely and accurately, adhering to hospital protocols and physician orders. Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of all patient care activities, including assessments, interventions, and patient responses. Patient Education: Educate patients and families on labor progress, pain management options, newborn care, postpartum self-care, and available resources. Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with physicians, midwives, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals to provide seamless and holistic care. Emergency Response: Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies, including fetal distress, postpartum hemorrhage, and newborn resuscitation. Required Skills & Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree, Diploma, or Bachelor's Degree program in Nursing. Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee. BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications are required. Additional certifications in fetal monitoring or other relevant areas are a plus. AWHONN Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring certification or equivalent is required within 90 days of hire. Preferred: 2 years of recent experience in labor and delivery nursing. Recent experience in an acute care facility is highly desirable. About Nashville General Hospital Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community‑based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community. Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Metro Health Incentive Program – access to high‑quality healthcare without incurring out‑of‑pocket expenses. Short and Long‑Term Disability – up to 60% of eligible weekly pay. Life Insurance – basic life and AD&D coverage at no cost. Retirement Plan – eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution. Shift and Weekend Differential Pay offered on nights and weekends. Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents. Clinical Ladder Program. Up to 12 paid holidays each year. Flexible Spending Accounts. Free parking for all employees. HRSA eligible Employer – Loan Forgiveness Program. Join our team at Nashville General Hospital. Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr Nashville General Hospital