Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
New York, United States1w ago
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Skills
ehrmedication administrationpatient assessmentpatient educationpatient safetyvital signs
About the role
REGISTERED NURSE LABOR AND DELIVERY
Union: NYSNA FULL TIME
7 PM TO 7:30 AM
ALTERNATING WEEKENDS
$116,922
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment: Monitor maternal vital signs and fetal heart rate continuously.
- Labor Support: Assist with contractions, pain management, and breathing techniques.
- Medication Administration: Administer IV fluids, pitocin, epidurals, and other prescribed medications safely.
- Delivery Assistance: Partner closely with OB/GYNs and midwives during vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
- Circulating and Scrub Nurse: Function as both circulating and scrub nurse during cesarean sections and other obstetrical surgical procedures, maintaining a sterile field, preparing surgical instruments and supplies, assisting the surgical team and ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative process.
- Neonatal Care: Provide immediate care to newborns, including APGAR scoring and resuscitation if needed.
- Patient Education: Teach new parents about breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, and newborn care.
- Documentation: Maintain precise electronic health records (EHR) of the labor and delivery process.
🎓 Requirements and Qualifications
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required.
- Specialty Certification: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of acute care hospital experience, preferably in L&D or Mother-Baby units.