Labor & Delivery RN - Per Diem, 12-Hour Shifts

Cayuga Medical Center; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Arnot Health in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. This role involves assessing maternal and fetal well-being, monitoring labor progress, and collaborating with physicians, midwives, and the care team to ensure safe outcomes for mother and baby.

Per diem, onsite 12-hour shifts (Day/Evening or Evening/Night).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and eligible for NY limited permit.
• Current New York State RN license or eligibility.
• BLS required within 90 days; ACLS and Stroke certifications obtained prior to the introductory period.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous, thorough physiologic, psychological, and cognitive assessments for laboring patients.
• Develop individualized nursing diagnoses and patient-centered care plans, including expected outcomes.
• Provide safe, skilled, compassionate care throughout labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum periods.
• Document all patient care accurately, concisely, and in a timely manner.
• Respond effectively to obstetric emergencies, following protocols and maintaining composure.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, expectations, and postpartum needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care.
• Utilize resources appropriately, prioritizing patient needs and maintaining safety at all times.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

Stroke certifications

New York RN license

BSN

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Arnot Health in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. This role involves assessing maternal and fetal well-being, monitoring labor progress, and collaborating with physicians, midwives, and the care team to ensure safe outcomes for mother and baby.

Per diem, onsite 12-hour shifts (Day/Evening or Evening/Night).