RN LABOR & DELIVERY, Full-time Days

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System•Blair, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Memorial Community Hospital and Health System, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a supportive environment for our staff. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Labor & Delivery team, where you'll play a vital role in caring for women and their newborns during one of the most significant moments of their lives. As a Registered Nurse in Labor & Delivery, you will be responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing nursing care for patients before, during, and after childbirth. You will provide medical and emotional support, monitor patient progress, administer medications, and respond to critical obstetric emergencies. You will also educate patients and families to promote independence and understanding of care. At MCH, we are more than just a hospital—we are a community dedicated to healing, nurturing, and promoting wellness. Job Summary: Shift details: Three 12-hour shifts 6:00a-6:30p, 36 hours per week. Assess, plan, implement, and document nursing care for patients and newborns. Monitor labor and delivery patients, assess progress, and report abnormal findings to the provider. Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately, following physician orders. Provide patient education regarding conditions, medications, and self-care techniques. Assist in managing obstetric emergencies and implementing life-sustaining interventions as needed. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to meet patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Foster a safe and supportive environment by adhering to safety regulations and procedures. Maintain accurate documentation and complete tasks such as refrigerator checks, unit supply stocking, and code cart checks. Participate in performance improvement projects, patient satisfaction initiatives, and competency programs. Cross-train to other nursing departments, such as Med/Surg, Emergency Department, and Operating Room, to provide care as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred).
Current RN licensure in Nebraska, Iowa, or compact state of residence.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required within 60 days of hire.
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification required within two years of hire.
RN experience in an acute care setting required.
At least one year of recent Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Nursery, NICU, or Antepartum experience.
Proficient in operating and interpreting fetal monitoring equipment.
Critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills for life-threatening situations.
Strong prioritization, organizational, and communication skills.
Basic IV and phlebotomy skills.
Knowledge of hemodynamics, monitoring, and EMR (Epic) systems.
Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

STABLE and ALSO certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and document nursing care for patients and newborns.
Monitor labor and delivery patients, assess progress, and report abnormal findings to the provider.
Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately, following physician orders.
Provide patient education regarding conditions, medications, and self-care techniques.
Assist in managing obstetric emergencies and implementing life-sustaining interventions as needed.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to meet patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Foster a safe and supportive environment by adhering to safety regulations and procedures.
Maintain accurate documentation and complete tasks such as refrigerator checks, unit supply stocking, and code cart checks.
Participate in performance improvement projects, patient satisfaction initiatives, and competency programs.
Cross-train to other nursing departments, such as Med/Surg, Emergency Department, and Operating Room, to provide care as needed.