Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Rewarding career. Competitive salary. Outstanding benefits.

LDRP (Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Duties)
Provides care and monitoring of:

• Antenatal patients admitted or placed in observation until discharge or transfer to higher level of care.
• Perinatal patients admitted for conditions related to labor, induction of labor, birth, and postpartum care
• Postpartum patients admitted for treatment of postpartum complications
• Well term newborns and physiologically stable preterm newborns > 35 weeks gestation
• Obstetrical patients or newborns whose condition requires transfer to a tertiary center, until transfer team assumes care
• Assists with pre-operative prep of scheduled and unscheduled cesareans, and other obstetrical procedures.
• Participates in neonatal resuscitation as an integral part of the NRP team
• Responds to obstetrical emergencies occurring on hospital premises, and assist with pregnancy-related triage needs in the emergency department
• Facilitates outpatient visits incoordination with providers to conduct birth center tours, outpatient non-stress tests (NST), newborn screenings, and lactation support

General Nursing/Direct Patient Care
WHMC Registered Nurses:

• Provide direct patient care by continuously assessing, monitoring, and documenting patient health status, and responding promptly to changes in condition.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications and treatments, and perform clinical procedures
• Serves as a primary advocate for patients and families, ensuring informed consent, facilitating communication, and providing education to support understanding of diagnoses, treatments, and discharge planning.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the medical record,
• Adheres to infection control and safety protocols
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintains current licensure, certifications, and competency through individual efforts and by participating in drills and completing mandatory education.
• Adheres to established standards of nursing practice and applicable state board of nursing regulations, as well as hospital policy, protocols, and procedures

Required Qualifications
WA State or Compact License

BLS Certified within 30 days of hire.

Fetal Heart Monitoring, NRP , S.T.A.B.L.E., and ACLS Certification with 90 days of hire
Fetal Heart Monitoring Certification*
*May be bet by current C-EFM certification, or AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Course.
Preferred Qualifications
>6 months of acute care nursing, with strong background experience in fields related to pregnancy, postpartum, neonatal care, lactation, and/or doula work.
Previous L&D, or LDRP experience
Certifications and additional trainings in maternal neonatal nursing

AWHONN Membership
Shift Hours-Variable, Full Time
Day 0645-1915
Night 1845-0715

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a great team, you'll enjoy your career with us !

POSITION DETAILS

Hours per week:

40

Employee Status:

Regular Full Time

Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$42.00 - $72.00

Actual pay offered will vary based on years of experience.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options (403(b) & 457). Medical insurance coverage begins on day one and is available to both full time and part time employees. Additionally, employees receive discounts on medical services provided by Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics. Differentials apply for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Our unique PTO plan enables employees to increase their accrual with each year of service!