What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor and Delivery Nurse Specialist position at Magnet Medical?
At Magnet Medical, we are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in Labor and Delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to women during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period.
About the Role
- Assess and monitor the health of pregnant women at various stages of labor, including gathering health histories, vital signs, and physical assessments.
- Monitor fetal heart tones and evaluate uterine activity for signs of labor progression.
- Provide continuous emotional support and pain management throughout the labor process.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong nursing background, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Pre-Labor and Admission Assessment
• Gather health histories, vital signs, and physical assessments from patients.
• Perform non-stress tests (NSTs), monitor fetal heart tones, and evaluate uterine activity for signs of labor progression.
• Labor Support and Monitoring
• Monitor the progress of labor through regular assessment of contraction patterns, cervical dilation, fetal heart rate, and maternal vital signs.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor their effects.
• Assisting with Delivery
• Assist obstetricians or midwives during vaginal deliveries.
• Participate in cesarean section procedures by ensuring the sterile field and assisting with the delivery process.
• Postpartum Care
• Monitor the health and recovery of both the mother and the newborn in the immediate postpartum period.
• Provide education on postpartum recovery, self-care, and newborn care.
• Documentation and Reporting
• Document all assessments, interventions, medications, and patient progress accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
Key Skills:
- Strong nursing background and knowledge of labor and delivery processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
