Job Description

Emergency Room (ER) Nurse at ScionHealth summary:

As an experienced Labor and Delivery (L&D) Registered Nurse, you will provide exceptional care during the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum processes to mothers and newborns. This role demands strong obstetric nursing skills and the ability to handle high-pressure situations while collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure safe and positive birth experiences. Responsibilities include monitoring health status, administering medications, conducting assessments, and educating patients on postpartum care.

Description

Andalusia Health is currently 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. The experienced L&D/ LDRP Registered Nurse will collaborate with physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and positive birth experiences.


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.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position.


It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.


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:

Labor and Delivery Nurse, Registered Nurse, obstetric nursing, patient care, healthcare, emergency medicine, postpartum care, nursing, newborn care, medical procedures

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