Labor & Delivery RN: Birth, Comfort & Postpartum Care

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Corporation; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Corporation is seeking a Labor and Delivery Nurse to provide care during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum stages. The role emphasizes safe patient care, timely monitoring, pain management, and newborn support in a high-stress obstetric unit.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license with BLS/ACLS and NRP certifications, BSN preferred, and strong communication to coordinate with the care team and families.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• BSN preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• NRP certification preferred.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and respond to emergencies.
• Empathy and supportive patient care attitude.

Responsibilities

• Monitor maternal and fetal vital signs, labor progress, and address complications.
• Educate and support patients through labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
• Assist in delivery: prepare rooms, support procedures, manage IVs and medications.
• Administer medications and pain relief under physician guidance.
• Oversee postpartum recovery, support breastfeeding, newborn care.
• Document all care activities and communicate with the healthcare team.
• Respond to emergencies such as fetal distress and provide resuscitation as needed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with patients and families.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Empathy

Patience

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP certification

Job description

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Corporation is seeking a Labor and Delivery Nurse to provide care during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum stages. The role emphasizes safe patient care, timely monitoring, pain management, and newborn support in a high-stress obstetric unit.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license with BLS/ACLS and NRP certifications, BSN preferred, and strong communication to coordinate with the care team and families.