Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Job Summary
Provides nursing care to laboring patients and their newborns throughout the antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate postpartum periods. Monitors maternal and fetal well-being, assists with vaginal and cesarean deliveries, and supports patients through labor and delivery.
Education & Experience
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)
- Minimum 1-2 years of labor and delivery or obstetric nursing experience (Preferred)
Licenses & Certifications
- Current RN license in state of practice (Required)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (Required)
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (Preferred)
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) certification (Preferred)
Key Responsibilities
- Monitors maternal vital signs and fetal heart rate patterns throughout labor.
- Administers medications, including oxytocin and pain management, per physician orders.
- Assists with vaginal deliveries and provides support during cesarean sections.
- Provides immediate newborn assessment and care following delivery.
- Educates patients and families on labor progress, pain management, and postpartum recovery.
- Recognizes and responds to obstetric emergencies such as hemorrhage or fetal distress.
