rn - er

RN - ER at ScionHealth Summary:

The Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse is responsible for providing exceptional care to mothers and newborns during labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum. This position requires collaboration with a healthcare team to ensure safe birthing experiences while managing high-pressure situations.

Description

At ScionHealth, we are seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery / Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (L&D/LDRP) Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team.

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. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional care to mothers and newborns throughout the labor process, from initial assessment to postpartum discharge.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.
• BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.
• Prior experience in L&D/LDRP required.
• Minimum six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.