Location: Sitka, AK
Position Type: Full-Time | Acute Care
Specialty: Labor & Delivery / Obstetrics
The Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery provides comprehensive nursing care to obstetric patients across the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal phases. This role requires independent clinical judgment, strong emergency response skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a dynamic acute care environment.
The RN supports laboring patients, newborns, post-cesarean patients, and families while collaborating closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. The position includes on-call responsibilities, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency response coverage.
Deliver safe, therapeutic, and efficient nursing care based on physician orders, standards of care, and nursing policies
Provide care to antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, neonatal, and post-surgical C-section patients
Independently assess patient conditions, prioritize care based on acuity, and respond effectively to emergencies
Monitor, interpret, and document electronic fetal monitoring using current NICHD terminology
Perform scheduled non-stress tests (NSTs) and well-baby assessments
Stabilize high-risk maternal and neonatal patients and prepare for transfer to tertiary care facilities
Administer age-appropriate medications and therapies safely and accurately
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information
Provide focused 1:1 nursing care during labor including assessments, comfort measures, pain management, and labor coaching
Assist physicians with vaginal deliveries, C-sections, pelvic exams, and bedside obstetric procedures
Provide total peri-operative nursing care for emergency C-sections, including trauma and fetal distress cases
Deliver post-surgical recovery care and discharge education for C-section patients
Offer breastfeeding education, support, and consultation
Coordinate patient care activities with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
Develop, implement, and revise individualized nursing care plans
Document assessments, interventions, reassessments, and patient responses accurately and timely
Transcribe and verify physician orders
Provide clear shift reports in accordance with unit guidelines
Educate patients and families on procedures, disease processes, postpartum care, newborn care, and discharge planning
Provide emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families
Evaluate effectiveness of patient education and modify teaching as needed
Participate in patient care conferences and interdisciplinary discussions
Delegate and supervise CNA, LPN, PCT, and support staff during assigned shifts
Serve as a resource and mentor to new staff, travelers, and students
Assist with staff orientation and training
Function as Charge/Contact RN when assigned
Promote teamwork, professionalism, and adherence to policies and standards
Maintain required certifications, competencies, and licensure
Participate in unit meetings, education, and quality improvement initiatives
Comply with departmental scheduling, on-call assignments, and dress code
Complete mandatory education and annual competencies
Address concerns through appropriate leadership channels
May provide functional supervision and direction to nursing assistants and support staff
Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (Alaska or other U.S. state)
Direct hires must apply for Alaska licensure prior to start date
Agency staff must hold an active Alaska RN license
High school diploma or equivalent required
Required Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire if not held at start
For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.