Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Prime Healthcare; Riverdale (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Riverdale, GA is seeking a Labor and Delivery RN to provide comprehensive care for mothers and newborns before, during, and after birth. Responsibilities include maternal monitoring, labor support, IV therapy, and newborn assessment in a hospital setting.

The role requires current RN licensure with BSN preferred and required certifications (BLS, ACLS, NRP, fetal monitoring). Sign-on bonus of $15,000 is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BSN degree preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, NRP certifications with renewals in required timeframes.
• Fetal monitoring training/certification within specified periods.
• AWHONN fetal monitoring certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maternal monitoring: track vitals and watch for preeclampsia or infection.
• Labor support: assist patient positioning, breathing techniques, comfort measures.
• IV therapy: start/maintain IVs for hydration, meds, anesthesia.
• Patient advocacy: support patient birth plans and cultural needs.
• Newborn care: assess newborn, Apgar scoring, cord clamping, prophylaxis.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Emergency response

Education

BSN degree preferred

RN license current

Tools

BLS

ACLS

NRP

Fetal monitoring

Job description

Bonus Amount

15000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Shift’s Available: Nights

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 7pm to 7am

Location: Southern Regional Medical Center - Riverdale, GA

We are seeking a Labor and Delivery RN, also referred to as a Labor & Delivery Nurse (L&D RN) or Delivery Room RN. A Labor and Delivery RN provides comprehensive care to mothers and newborns before, during, and immediately after childbirth, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting with deliveries. They also perform clinical tasks, ensure patient safety, educate families, and coordinate closely with the healthcare team to respond to both routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Maternal Monitoring: They check blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and monitor for signs of complications like preeclampsia or infection
• Labor Support: They assist with positioning the patient, guiding breathing techniques, and offering comfort measures like massage, cold packs, birthing balls, or hydrotherapy
• IV Therapy: Starting and maintaining IVs for hydration, medication administration, or anesthesia
• Patient Advocacy: Nurses act as advocates during labor, especially for patients who may have specific birth plans or cultural needs
• Newborn Care: They dry, warm, and assess the baby immediately after birth (Apgar scoring), assist with cord clamping, and administer prophylactic medications

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License. 2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred3. BLS certification within 30 days and maintain current 4. ACLS certification within 90 days and maintain current 5. NRP certification within 90 days and maintain current 6. Basic Fetal monitoring within 60 days of hire and maintain current 7. AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 12 months 8. AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certificate preferred 9. STABLE preferred

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf