Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Job Overview

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient population(s). The RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and identifies expected nursing outcomes.
• Collaborates with patient, family and other health team members to develop a nursing plan as part of an integrated, comprehensive plan of care
• Develops an individualized plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, condition and other relevant needs.
• Evaluates care and patient response to interventions and expected outcomes.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively and respectfully with the patient, family and members of the health care team within and across care settings to promote partnership-based health care
• Demonstrates the ability to advance care by utilizing standards, guidelines, care pathways and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes.
• Promotes a culture of evidence based practice (EBP)

Why Work With Us?

Are you passionate about supporting the physical, emotional, and cultural needs of patients and their families during one of life's most meaningful moments? We invite you to bring your expertise and compassion to our Labor and Delivery team at the Birthplace - a place where innovation meets heart.At the Birthplace, we care for a culturally diverse community, including families from across Minnesota needing advanced care due to high-risk pregnancies or fetal diagnoses. Our interdisciplinary model includes:

• OB Physicians

• Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialists

• Family Practice Physicians

• Certified Nurse Midwives

• In-house Anesthesiologists

We proudly partner with the University of Minnesota to support nursing students and medical residents through clinical learning and observation. This collaboration enriches our environment with evidence-based practice and a strong culture of continuous professional development.

About Our Unit - Labor & Delivery

• 14 Labor Rooms, 3 Triage Bays, 3 ORs, and 10 Pregnancy Special Care Rooms

• AWHONN-supported nurse-to-patient ratios

• Labor Support: Birthing balls, slings, tubs, ambulation, and student or personal doulas to promote low-intervention birth and reduce primary cesarean rates

• Pain Management Options: Epidurals, nitrous oxide, labor slings, and clinical aromatherapy

Position Details

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient population(s). The RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Day Position| 48 hours per two-week pay period (0.6 FTE) | 12-hour shifts | Every third weekend

• Provide expert care to low- and high-risk pregnant patients

• Support antepartum and postpartum mothers and families

• Assess and document fetal monitoring

• Advocate for the family's birth plan and participate in shared decision-making

• Collaborate as an engaged team member in our culture of safety and communication

• Advance your skills-after gaining labor experience, RNs are trained to circulate in the OR

• NRP and ACLS training provided.

Required Qualifications

• NRP certification

• Minimum of 1 year Labor and Delivery, or Postpartum Experience

• Minnesota RN License

• BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS Certification required within 6 months of hire.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/tcmnarn

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status