Job Description

Pay Rate: Rate may vary due to local or non-local contracted rates: $ 70-75combined Rate of pay. ( Pay packages are a combination of taxable hourly rates, tax free allowances for travel, housing, and meal allowances) ( Rates are subject to change via client need)

Additional bonuses are available.

Rates are subject to change via client

Labor Delivery Registered Nurse Job Description:

Patient monitoring:

Continuously monitoring fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs during labor, including timing contractions.

Pain management:

Administering epidurals and other pain relief medications as needed.

Vaginal exams:

Performing vaginal exams to assess cervical dilation and progress of labor.

Assisting during delivery:

Providing support and guidance to the mother during pushing, assisting with forceps or vacuum deliveries, and performing episiotomies if necessary.

C-section assistance:

Assisting the surgical team during cesarean deliveries.

Postpartum care:

Monitoring the mother's recovery after delivery, including vital signs, bleeding, and uterine contractions.

Newborn assessment:

Evaluating the newborn's health immediately after birth, including Apgar scores.

Patient education:

Providing information and support to the mother and partner regarding labor stages, pain management options, and newborn care.

Identifying complications:

Recognizing potential complications during labor and delivery, such as fetal distress or abnormal bleeding, and taking appropriate action.

Communication and collaboration:

Working closely with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.

Required skills for a labor and delivery nurse:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide emotional support and build rapport with patients
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities to assess and manage potential complications
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Physical stamina to assist during prolonged labors and deliveries
• Thorough understanding of fetal monitoring and interpretation
• Knowledge of pain management techniques and medication administration

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