RN Labor & Delivery

Overview

Summary:

Neonatal ICU, Mother-Baby, Labor & Delivery, Lactation, and Perinatal Education departments, with 150-200 deliveries a month, two ORs for cesarean sections, and an average daily census of eight NICU babies. Our units are busy, fast-paced, and offer the opportunity to provide specialty and critical care in a collaborative and supportive environment. Our hospital has earned the Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission, setting us apart in the community as a leader in maternal and neonatal care.

We work closely with Children’s Mercy neonatology specialists who staff our NICU and delivery team 24/7, as well as respiratory care and other specialists, to provide the best possible outcomes. Our culture values each team member’s expertise and input, creating a positive, patient-centered experience for our families.

SUMMARY:

Under direction of the department nurse director, provides care to the obstetrical patient during the antepartum and intrapartum phases of pregnancy. Applies knowledge of the labor and delivery process through the application and interpretation of the fetal/uterine tracing, evaluation of sterile examinations, monitoring of obstetrical medications, monitoring and care of the patient undergoing an epidural, circulation duties with the patient undergoing a cesarean section, and recovery and stabilization of the delivered patient.

During the post-partum phase, provides assessments and care of the postpartum patient and neonate, provides education to the mother on care, feeding and security of the infant. Assures that the patient and infant are prepared for discharge.

• One year of labor and birth or mother-baby care preferred.

• Basic Computer Skills.

• Required:
  
  RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) within 6 months of hire, ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association) within 1 year of hire, Fetal Monitoring Certification within 1 year of hire.

• Required:
  
  Associates - Nursing
• Preferred:
  Bachelors - Nursing