Job Title
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (LDRP)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (LDRP RN) to join a dynamic obstetrics department at a Critical Access Hospital in Sidney, Montana. This pivotal role involves providing comprehensive, high-quality care to women and their newborns throughout the entire perinatal journey, encompassing labor, delivery, and the postpartum period.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, playing a critical role in guiding patients through childbirth and initial recovery. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians and pediatricians, to ensure excellent, patient-centered care and support for those experiencing complications.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for laboring patients, postpartum mothers, and newborns.
- Perform obstetric triage and Non-Stress Tests (NSTs).
- Serve as a second nurse during deliveries and manage overflow patients efficiently.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.
- Provide compassionate support and intervention for patients experiencing complications during pregnancy, birth, or recovery.
Required Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Montana.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience in Labor and Delivery.
- Demonstrated experience and competency in Labor and Delivery nursing.
- Current certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), STABLE, and Fetal Monitoring (Intermediate or Advanced).
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in obstetric triage and Non-Stress Test (NST) administration.
- Competency in assisting during deliveries and managing patient overflow.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills in a perinatal setting.
- Ability to provide comprehensive postpartum and newborn care.
- Expertise in interpreting fetal monitoring strips.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced and high-stress situations.
- Compassion and empathy in supporting patients through sensitive life events.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Night Shift
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Days per Week: 3 days per week
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: August 16, 2026
- Start Time: 6:45 PM
- End Time: 7:00 AM
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Montana.
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
- Current STABLE certification.
- Current Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification.