Acute Care, Discharge Plans, Emergency Response, Hospital, Leadership, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Medication Administration, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Perinatal Nursing, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Requirements, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety
We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced acute care setting. The RN will be responsible for managing laboring patients, supporting deliveries, and ensuring the safety and well-being of both mother and newborn.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Care:
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to laboring and postpartum patients
- Monitor maternal and fetal status throughout labor and delivery
- Assist with vaginal and cesarean deliveries
- Administer medications and manage pain control, including epidurals
- Recognize and respond to obstetric emergencies
Care Coordination:
- Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary teams
- Educate patients and families on labor, delivery, and postpartum care
- Ensure smooth patient transitions and discharge planning
Documentation & Compliance:
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EMR systems (EPIC preferred)
- Adhere to hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Leadership:
- Charge nurse experience highly preferred
- Support team collaboration and assist with unit workflow as needed