Labor And Delivery Nurse Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

We are hiring an experienced Labor and Delivery Nurse to join our team. As a Labor and Delivery Nurse, you will have the opportunity to deliver professional nursing care to laboring mothers and their new babies.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Implement and monitor patient care plans.
Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Requirements & Skills 1

BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Board of Nursing obtained before hire date or job transfer date required.
Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program credentialed from the S.T.A.B.L.E. Program preferred.
Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation preferred.
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
- BSN is strongly preferred
- Candidates must have 1 to 2 years of labor and delivery experience.

Job summary 2

The Labor and Delivery Nurse performs the functions of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients. Meets Standards of Care and Standards of Practice: Supervises assigned personnel: Promotes collaboration with physicians and personnel of other departments. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients served: Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify patient requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs. Provides care needed as described in department policies and procedures: Completes a competency skills checklist within 3 months of employment.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

The Labor and Delivery Nurse is a registered professional nurse who participates as an active member of the Nursing Team in the assigned unit/department.
The Labor and Delivery Nurse assumes responsibility for coordinating safe, efficient, and therapeutically effective nursing care for patients in the assigned unit/department. Principle responsibilities include participating in strategic planning, service delivery, program development, evaluation and implementation, budget and resource management, cost control, contract compliance, and quality improvement. In addition, the registered nurse supports patient safety initiatives and quality improvement activities.
- The Labor and Delivery Nurse may also work as a registered professional nurse in the capacity of Charge RN in addition to being a clinical nurse providing care for patients for an assigned time.
- The Labor and Delivery Nurse maintains current competency with nursing skills required for the assigned unit/department and demonstrates knowledge regarding Standards of Care and Standards of Practice in the assigned area. He/She demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth & development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of patient status and to interpret the data appropriately to identify patient requirements specific to the patient’s age.
- The Labor and Delivery Nurse remains calm in a crisis and emergencies and directs staff members as appropriate.

Requirements & Skills 2

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or equivalent
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse
BLS
S.T.A.B.L.E. (within 90 days of hire)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (within 90 days of hire)
- AWHONN Fetal monitoring validation within 6 months of hire
- ACLS must be obtained within three (3) months of Hire/ Transfer

Job summary 3

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Labor and Delivery Nurse like you to be a part of our team. Labor and Delivery Nurses are unique among the different types of nurses because they have a very specific job: to help deliver healthy babies and get moms through the process safely. In essence, they are doing what some might consider the most important nursing job of all — bringing new lives into this world.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

The role of the Labor and Delivery Nurse is to provide care to the perinatal patient under the direction of the Charge Nurse, the Manager, and the Director of the Family Birthing Center.
- The Labor and Delivery Nurse provides direct patient care through established policies and procedures of Menorah Medical Center and professional organizations and support of the mission of Menorah Medical Center.
- Care is provided in a family-centered environment.
- The Labor and Delivery Nurse provides care for adolescents (12-17 years), adult women (18-64 years), and newborns. Ongoing education including Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring, STABLE, and other courses as required by Perinatal Safety Initiatives.

Requirements & Skills 3

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN or higher preferred
Must hold a current RN license from the State Board of Nursing or an active compact license. American Heart Association BLS is required upon hire. Neonatal Resuscitation and AHA ACLS are required as soon as feasible within 1 year.
No previous experience required other than clinical rotations is required as part of the degree completion. Prior experience in labor and delivery, gynecology, or obstetrics is preferred.

Job summary 4

As a Labor and Delivery Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Monitoring patients’ conditions and assessing their needs
- Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
- Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders
- Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

Requirements & Skills 4

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in the state
Graduate of an accredited nursing program: Associates Degree in Nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Preferred
- 1 year of Registered Nurse experience preferred
- Specialty certification (ex: CCRN, CNOR, CEN) preferred
- Additional certification or licensure may be required for some specialty areas

Job summary 5

The professional Labor and Delivery Nurse uses the nursing process to plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient care for the pregnant patient. The Labor and Delivery Nurse considers the patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and language barriers, age, teaching needs, and readiness to learn when providing care for the pregnant patient.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

The Labor and Delivery Nurse involves the interdisciplinary team in the plan of care and patient intervention.
- RN II uses an autonomous practice.
- The RN II independently anticipates professional responsibilities and accepts accountability for professional actions.
- RN II uses critical thinking skills in daily practice.

Requirements & Skills 5

RN License
Successful mastery of nursing skills and knowledge related to an RN I position
BLS from American Heart Association
- Fetal Monitoring AWHONN Intermediate at hire.
- Fetal Monitoring AWHONN Advanced OR Intermediate within the last two years.
- ACLS within six (6) months of hire/transfer

Job summary 6

We are seeking a Labor and Delivery Nurse for our facility to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high-quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and we are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now!

Duties & Responsibilities 6

You will demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.
You will promote company customer service initiatives and values.
Your behavior will fully support positive customer service.
You will document all patient care.
- In this role, you will utilize the nursing process for individual care to meet the needs of patients.
- You will demonstrate the ability to perform technical skills and Procedures.
- You will promote compliance with National Patient Safety Goals

Requirements & Skills 6

Current RN License
1 Year of RN Experience
Women`s Services Experience Preferred

Job summary 7

The Labor and Delivery Nurse provides direct nursing care by established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Requirements & Skills 7

Current license as a RN
- Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
- 1+ years of experience as an RN in a Labor and Delivery setting required

Job summary 8

The Labor and Delivery Nurse practices as an expert in the application of the nursing process and theory within a specialty area. The primary responsibility of the Labor and Delivery Nurse is to advance patient care directly in the role of expert clinical practitioner and patient educator; and indirectly in the role of educator and consultant.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Facilitating and coordinating programs that may include hospital inpatients, outpatients, families, community, and employees of both the hospital and the university by providing evidence-based care based on the nursing process, policies, procedures, and protocols of the Hospital.
Providing direction to/management of other team members to promote quality, safety, and excellence in care.
Working collaboratively with, and providing leadership for, a multidisciplinary healthcare team to support program initiatives that support quality, safety, and excellence in care.
Participating in promoting and identifying quality improvement initiatives (clinical, financial, operational) that support, protect, and promote the area of specialty.
- Initiating and participating in research activities relevant to the specialty area.
- Implementing initiatives in the area of specialty as directed by nursing and medical leadership.
- Fostering a clinical environment of service excellence.

Requirements & Skills 8

Must have current specialty certification in one of the following:
- Current registered nurse license in the state of Maryland, or licensed in a compact state, and
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 2 years of recent Labor and Delivery or Post Partum nursing experience

Job summary 9

Labor and Delivery Nurse provides care to women and their newborns during the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal stages. They provide support and monitor the vital signs of the mother and baby during birth and deal with any potential problems. They may also provide support and education to mothers and their families after giving birth. Labor and Delivery Nurses are found in hospitals, clinics and physician offices, and maternity or birthing centers. A Labor and Delivery Nurse must possess excellent critical thinking skills and an ability to make decisions quickly using good professional judgment. Each woman who is admitted to the labor and delivery unit has at least one baby who also becomes the patient of the nurse. The Labor and Delivery Nurse must be able to recognize complications and act quickly to stabilize the situation and communicate with the patient, the patient’s family, and the appropriate physicians and specialists to ensure a safe and healthy delivery.

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Requirements & Skills 9

Candidates must have a bachelor’s, associate's, or diploma degree in Nursing.
Full unrestricted Registered Nurse state Licensure, Certification, or Registration required
- The ideal candidate will have at least one year of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience
- Employment is conditional upon passing a drug test and background check
- Current TX or any state Compact license – American Heart Association ACLS, PALS, BLS, NRP or STABLE certifications

Job summary 10

We are looking for a Labor and Delivery Nurse.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Provide specialized and comprehensive antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum nursing care to normal to high-risk obstetric patients.
Serve as the Obstetrics Triage Nurse, independently or in collaboration with Provider assesses and evaluates obstetrical outpatients 20 weeks gestation or greater presenting for care.
- Administer complex medications by any route as ordered within the guidelines of nursing practice.
- Assist physicians and anesthesia providers with complex procedures such as insertion of internal monitors, placement of epidural catheters, placement of invasive monitoring lines (e.g., arterial, cordis), and induction of general anesthesia.
- Provide patient and subordinate education.

Requirements & Skills 10

Basic Requirements for the GS-7 (or equivalent) Grade Level
Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision;
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-5 grade level);
- Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience; or
- Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program

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