Labor & Delivery Nurse: Compassionate Birth & Neonatal Care

T J Samson Community Hospital; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

T J Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor & Delivery, 7P-7A, to provide compassionate care to expectant mothers and newborns, collaborating with obstetricians and midwives. The role includes prenatal assessment, labor and delivery support, cesarean and vaginal deliveries, childbirth education, and newborn care, with orientation including postpartum unit training.

Applicants must hold KY RN licensure; NRP and Fetal Monitoring coursework should be

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Licensed as Registered Nurse in the state of KY.
• Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within the first year of employment.
• Completion of Fetal Monitoring Course within the first year of employment.
• Previous experience in Labor and Delivery setting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prenatal Care: Assess maternal health and fetal well-being during hospital stay.
• Educate expectant mothers and their families on prenatal care, childbirth preparation, and breastfeeding techniques.
• Labor and Delivery Care: Monitor maternal vital signs, fetal heart rate, and uterine contractions during labor.
• Assist with labor induction and augmentation procedures as needed.
• Provide pain management support, including administering medications and coordinating with anesthesia providers for epidurals.
• Offer emotional support and encouragement to laboring mothers, helping them cope with pain and anxiety.
• Delivery Assistance: Assist obstetricians and midwives during vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections.
• Monitor maternal and fetal status closely during the delivery process, recognizing and responding promptly to any complications or emergencies.
• Monitor maternal vital signs and assess for signs of postpartum complications.
• Provide breastfeeding assistance and newborn care education to new mothers.
• Offer emotional support and guidance to new parents as they adjust to their roles.
• Documentation and Communication: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records of labor and delivery events, maternal assessments, and newborn care.
• Communicate effectively with other members of the healthcare team, including obstetricians, neonatologists, and pediatricians.
• Provide thorough handoff reports to oncoming nursing staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Additional Requirements: Floating and cross training for the postpartum unit will occur during orientation.

Education

Associates or better in Nursing

Job description

T J Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor & Delivery, 7P-7A, to provide compassionate care to expectant mothers and newborns, collaborating with obstetricians and midwives. The role includes prenatal assessment, labor and delivery support, cesarean and vaginal deliveries, childbirth education, and newborn care, with orientation including postpartum unit training.

Applicants must hold KY RN licensure; NRP and Fetal Monitoring coursework should be