Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - LDRN24-11725

Job Title: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Duration: 3+ Months(Extendable)
Work Location: Bronx, NY
Shift Timing: 7:00 PM-7:30 AM

Requirement: Active State RN License, Primary Source Verification, AHA BLS, ACLS, NRP

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized nursing care to laboring patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans.
• Monitor maternal vital signs, fetal heart rates, and labor progress, and respond to any complications or emergencies.
• Administer medications, including pain management, as prescribed and ensure effective pain relief for patients.
• Assist with the induction and augmentation of labor as needed.
• Support patients through all stages of labor and delivery, providing physical and emotional support.
• Assist obstetricians and midwives during delivery, including cesarean sections and other surgical procedures.
• Prepare delivery rooms and ensure all necessary equipment and supplies are available and functional.
• Provide immediate postpartum care to mothers and newborns, including monitoring vital signs, facilitating skin-to-skin contact, and assisting with breastfeeding.
• Educate new mothers on postpartum care, newborn care, and breastfeeding techniques.
• Perform newborn assessments and provide initial care, including Apgar scoring, bathing, and ensuring the baby's warmth and safety.
• Educate patients and families on the labor and delivery process, pain management options, and postpartum care.
• Offer emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families, addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including labor progress, interventions, and patient responses.
• Report any changes in patient condition to the healthcare team promptly and accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in shift handovers, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and protocols, including infection control and safety standards.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for patients, families, and staff.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licensure: Current NY Registered Nurse (RN) license

Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in labor and delivery or Mother/ Baby

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required;
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification