Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:00)
Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in Labor and Delivery
License: Valid compact nursing license required
Certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, BLS, FHM
Must-Have: Previous charge experience, knowledge of Epic charting system, and experience in acute care high-risk labor and delivery
Description:
The position requires a registered nurse specializing in Labor and Delivery.
The nurse will float between units as needed.
Some weekend shifts are required.
Expected patient ratios are 1:2 in labor and 1:3 in antepartum.
Special requirements include experience with acute care high-risk labor and delivery, antepartum, pre-eclampsia, diabetes, multiples, VBAC/TOLAC, active management of laboring patients, induction and augmentation, and maternal emergencies.
Successful candidates will have skills in administration of blood products, amnioinfusion, antepartum care, anticoagulation therapy, antihypertensives, and anesthesia support.
Candidates should be familiar with neonatal resuscitation, postpartum hemorrhage management, and the use of external and internal fetal monitoring.
The unit supports an interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive care to various patient age groups.
The facility handles a high volume of deliveries and is equipped to manage high-risk maternal-fetal patients.
Flexibility to float to nearby facilities may be required.
The role will also involve intensive patient education and support, including lactation assistance and discharge teaching.
Strong communication and critical thinking skills are essential for success in this position.
All responsibilities must be performed in accordance with established protocols and standards of care.
Candidates should be committed to continuous learning and professional development.