Title: RN – Labor & Delivery

Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 12-Hour Night Shift

Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery

Department

• Labor & Delivery

Specialty

• Labor & Delivery RN

Position Overview

The Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse serves as a leader in providing patient-centered care through the nursing process while practicing within the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and Nursing Scope & Standards of Practice.

The RN is responsible for:

• Coordinating and delivering quality patient care
• Delegating and directing licensed and ancillary staff
• Supporting positive patient outcomes
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
• Promoting patient safety and customer satisfaction
• Demonstrating accountability and professional practice standards

Experience Requirements

Required

• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery RN experience

Education Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing Program
• Registered Nurse Diploma

Preferred

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Required Licensure & Certifications

Required at Submission

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in State of Practice
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• CPI Certification (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Supplier Note: BLS, ACLS, CPI, and NRP are required at submission.

Preferred

• Specialty Certification in a Clinical Practice Area

Required Skills & Competencies

• Labor & Delivery Nursing
• Maternal and Newborn Care
• Patient Assessment and Care Planning
• Clinical Documentation
• Care Coordination
• Delegation and Team Leadership
• Patient and Family Education
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Time Management and Organizational Skills
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Computer and Web-Based Application Proficiency

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Utilize the nursing process to provide safe, effective patient care
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being throughout labor and delivery
• Provide ongoing patient and family education

Leadership & Collaboration

• Direct and support members of the healthcare team
• Delegate responsibilities appropriately
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Promote efficient use of human and fiscal resources

Quality & Performance Improvement

• Evaluate patient outcomes using data and evidence-based practice
• Participate in departmental quality initiatives
• Support strategic unit and organizational goals

Professional Practice

• Maintain accountability for nursing practice
• Respect cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity
• Adhere to all regulatory and accreditation standards
• Demonstrate professionalism and ethical conduct at all times

Compliance & Safety Expectations

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Adhere to accreditation and regulatory agency standards
• Follow organizational compliance, privacy, and safety programs
• Immediately report safety, privacy, ethical, or compliance concerns

Physical Requirements

Heavy Work Classification

Position may require:

• Exerting 50–100 lbs occasionally
• Exerting 25–50 lbs frequently
• Exerting 10–20 lbs constantly

Additional physical demands include:

• Frequent standing and walking
• Pushing and pulling equipment
• Lifting and repositioning patients
• Working in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Environmental Exposure

This position routinely involves exposure to:

• Blood
• Body Fluids
• Human Tissue
• Communicable Diseases
• Hazardous Medications
• Hazardous Medical Waste

Appropriate PPE and safety protocols will be followed according to facility standards.

Scheduling Information

Shift

• 12-Hour Night Shift

Unit

• BRMH Labor & Delivery

Additional Information

• Clinical leadership and teamwork skills highly valued
• Strong commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes required
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs