Attention L&D; nurses with solid newborn stabilization and higher-acuity experience.
This is not a routine Labor and Delivery assignment. We’re seeking a confident RN who can care for unstable newborns while transport to a higher level of care is arranged.
Although the unit operates with a Level I nursery, nurses may need to provide Level II or higher newborn care temporarily. The right candidate must be comfortable recognizing deterioration, initiating stabilization and supporting the newborn until transport arrives.
What You’ll Do:
Provide nursing care throughout labor, delivery and recovery
Monitor maternal and fetal status
Recognize and respond to obstetric emergencies
Assist with deliveries and immediate postpartum care
Perform newborn assessments and stabilization
Support higher-acuity newborns awaiting transport
Administer medications and treatments according to orders
Educate mothers and families
Maintain accurate and timely documentation
Collaborate with providers and multidisciplinary teams
Preferred Clinical Background:
Solid recent Labor and Delivery experience
NICU experience, or
Experience in a Level II or higher nursery
Confidence caring for unstable newborns
Ability to work independently in a critical-access workplace
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