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RN - ER at ScionHealth Summary
The Registered Nurse - Emergency Room will provide exceptional care to mothers and newborns during labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum. This role requires a deep understanding of obstetric nursing and the ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a high-pressure environment.
DescriptionScionHealth is seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery / Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (L&D/LDRP) Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team.
The ideal candidate will provide exceptional care to mothers and newborns during the labor and delivery and recovery, and postpartum process. This role requires a strong understanding of obstetric nursing, critical care, and emergency medicine, as well as the ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations.
In this Role You Will:
- Monitor the health status of mothers and newborns throughout the labor process.
- Administer medications and perform necessary medical procedures such as phlebotomizing and IV placement.
- Assist with labor management, including providing education and emotional support to patients.
- Conduct assessments of maternal-fetal well-being using appropriate laboratory tests and monitoring equipment.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Respond to emergencies with critical care skills, ensuring prompt intervention when necessary.
- Educate patients on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care practices.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities in compliance with ICD-10 coding standards.
Licenses/Certification: Current state licensure as Registered Nurse. BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.
Experience: Prior experience in L&D/LDRP required
Minimum six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Keywords: Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery, L&D Nurse, Maternal-Fetal Care, Healthcare, Nursing, Emergency Care, Postpartum Care, Patient Education, Critical Care
