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Form of workTitle:Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Location: Rapid City, SD
Duration: 3 Months
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery (L&D) is responsible for providing specialized care to pregnant women during labor, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The L&D RN plays a critical role in ensuring the well-being of both the mother and newborn, facilitating a safe and supportive birthing experience.
Responsibilities:
Patient Assessment and Monitoring:
Labor Support and Coaching:
Assistance with Deliveries:
Postpartum Care:
Neonatal Care:
Patient and Family Education:
Collaboration and Communication:
Education:
Experience: Prior experience in labor and delivery nursing is preferred.
Skills:
Certifications:
Location: Rapid City, SD
Duration: 3 Months
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery (L&D) is responsible for providing specialized care to pregnant women during labor, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The L&D RN plays a critical role in ensuring the well-being of both the mother and newborn, facilitating a safe and supportive birthing experience.
Responsibilities:
Patient Assessment and Monitoring:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of pregnant women during labor.
- Monitor maternal and fetal vital signs, contraction patterns, and other relevant indicators.
- Assess the progress of labor and identify any deviations from the normal process.
Labor Support and Coaching:
- Provide emotional support and coaching to laboring mothers.
- Assist with pain management strategies, including administering medications and coordinating epidural analgesia when necessary.
- Educate mothers on breathing techniques and comfort measures during labor.
Assistance with Deliveries:
- Collaborate with physicians and midwives during the delivery process.
- Assist with vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections.
- Monitor the condition of the newborn immediately after birth.
Postpartum Care:
- Provide care and support to mothers during the immediate postpartum period.
- Assist with breastfeeding initiation and education.
- Monitor and manage postpartum complications and recovery.
Neonatal Care:
- Assess and care for newborns, including conducting initial newborn assessments.
- Administer medications and interventions as needed for newborns.
- Collaborate with the neonatal team for specialized care.
Patient and Family Education:
- Educate expectant parents on childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, and postpartum care.
- Address questions and concerns regarding the birthing process and newborn care.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including obstetricians, pediatricians, and ancillary staff.
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families, keeping them informed about the birthing process and care plans.
Education:
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- Current RN license in the state of practice.
Experience: Prior experience in labor and delivery nursing is preferred.
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and emotionally charged environment.
- Knowledge of maternal-fetal health, childbirth practices, and postpartum care.
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is typically required.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification may be required.
