RN - L&D
Newark, DE 19718
12 Weeks
Exp. Shift: NOC (19:00 - 07:00)/ 3 X 12s • 36 hrs / Week/ 12 hrs / Day
Schedule:
2 years of experience min required RN License required in hand Shift 7P - 7A, 36gww, 13 week Weekends and Holidays required On call rotation required NRP, BLS required, ACLS preferred Tuesday Starts
Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Labor and Delivery unit is responsible for providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients during the labor, delivery, and postpartum phases. The RN collaborates with obstetricians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a safe and supportive environment for mothers and their newborns.
Key Responsibilities:- Patient Assessment: Perform comprehensive assessments of pregnant patients, including monitoring vital signs, fetal heart rates, and contractions, and identifying any complications.
- Labor Support: Provide physical and emotional support to patients during labor, assisting with pain management strategies and positioning.
- Delivery Assistance: Assist physicians and midwives in the delivery process, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and sterile procedures.
- Postpartum Care: Monitor the health and recovery of both the mother and newborn, including checking vital signs, managing bleeding, and ensuring proper breastfeeding techniques.
- Education: Educate patients and families on postpartum care, newborn care, and breastfeeding support.
- Emergency Response: Quickly recognize and respond to obstetric emergencies, such as preeclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage, or fetal distress.
- Documentation: Accurately document patient care, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the healthcare team, including anesthesiologists, neonatal nurses, and pediatricians, to provide holistic care.
Qualifications:- Current RN license in the state of practice.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience, preferably in labor and delivery.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required or must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and their families.
- Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments while maintaining composure and delivering excellent care.
Preferred Skills and Experience:- Knowledge of pain management techniques, including epidural and non-pharmacological methods.
- Familiarity with common obstetric procedures and equipment, such as induction of labor, C-sections, and vacuum/forceps deliveries.
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