What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor and Delivery RN position at FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.?
Overview
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.
Employee Benefits
At FirstHealth of the Carolinas, we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and personal well-being. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefit package that is designed to help you thrive. Enjoy a free gym-membership to one of our 7 FirstHealth Fitness Centers to stay active and prioritize your health, take advantage of our educational assistance programs through FirstU to pursue academic or professional development goals. You'll also benefit from exclusive employee discounts through PerkSpot, saving you money on quality offerings. Additionally, we're committed to your future with a competitive retirement savings plan, including an employer match to help you build financial security. These are just a few examples of how our leading-edge employee benefits align with our mission to put your career first. Join FirstHealth of the Carolinas and help us in our mission to become the best place to work in healthcare!
A labor and delivery (L&D) nurse supports patients during and after birth (vaginal and c-sections) under the supervision of a nurse midwife or physician. They also care for infants immediately after delivery. The registered nurses will work in L&D, the OR, and PACU.
Responsibilities
Labor and delivery (L&D) nurses provide medical and emotional support to mothers and babies before, during, and after birth. Their responsibilities include:
- Patient intake: Taking patient information and charting their obstetric history
- Monitoring: Monitoring the mother's vital signs, fetal heart rate, and contractions
- Administering medications: Giving pain medications, such as epidurals, and other treatments
- Assisting during delivery: Working with doctors or midwives to help deliver the baby
- Coaching: Coaching mothers through labor and delivery, and providing information on what to expect during pregnancy
- Educating: Educating patients and family members, especially on infant care
- Evaluating: Assessing the needs of parents and how to help them, and monitoring for complications
- Documenting: Keeping accurate electronic health records (EHRs) for all labor and delivery events, including assessments, interventions, and communication with the healthcare team
L&D nurses also must be able to communicate clearly with patients, family members, doctors, and other medical professionals. They need to be calm and composed, able to display emotional strength, and able to manage stress. They have other responsibilities assigned as needed.
Qualifications
The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position:
- Current, active North Carolina RN license or RN multi-state licensure privilege through the NCBON without restrictions; Nurse Licensure Compact required.
Additional requirements:
• BLS
• NRP (within six months)
• Fetal Monitoring, Basic within 1 year and Intermediate within 2 years of hire)
• Stable
Recommended Skills:
• ACLS
