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Job description
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Job Summary
Provides nursing care to obstetric patients through labor, delivery, recovery and the immediate postpartum period, and to newborns following birth. Performs continuous maternal and fetal monitoring, recognizes complications and intervenes appropriately. Supports patients and families throughout the birth experience and provides newborn and postpartum education.
Education & Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing: Required
Labor and delivery or obstetric nursing experience: Required
Licenses & Certifications
Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification: Required
Key Responsibilities
Assess and monitor obstetric patients throughout labor, delivery and recovery.
Perform continuous fetal monitoring and interpret fetal heart rate tracings.
Administer medications, IV therapy and oxytocin or other agents per physician orders.
Assist the provider during vaginal and operative deliveries and provide immediate newborn care.
Recognize obstetric and neonatal emergencies and initiate appropriate intervention.
Provide postpartum care, newborn assessment, feeding support and discharge education.
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Worksite address
sweetwater, TX, 79556, US
Who can apply
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