Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Terrebonne General Health System; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrebonne General Health System in Baton Rouge seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery to plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care for patients undergoing labor and delivery. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, educate families, and ensure high-quality patient-centered care.

Ideal candidates will assess patients, intervene as needed, administer treatments, and uphold infection control and safety practices while documenting care and communicating with physicians.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient conditions; initiate and adjust care plans as needed.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient status with appropriate interventions.
• Administer medications and perform treatments in accordance with policy.
• Provide hygiene and comfort measures to support patient well-being.
• Educate patients and families; identify and address emotional and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Identify and manage patient risks, including falls and skin breakdown.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures, including proper body mechanics.
• Complete documentation, shift reports, and assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and use time efficiently to deliver patient-centered care.

Job description

Registered Nurse - Labor and DeliveryWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.### Registered Nurse - Labor and DeliveryApply: 8166 Main St: Full time: Posted Today: JR102732Day (United States of America)**Department:**100 - 610000 TG - Labor And Delivery**Position Description:**The Registered Nurse plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates nursing care for patients. This role participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing personnel and other patient team members in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Key Responsibilities: • Assess and monitor patient conditions; initiate and adjust care plans as needed. • Respond promptly to changes in patient status with appropriate interventions. • Administer medications and perform treatments in accordance with policy. • Provide hygiene and comfort measures to support patient well-being. • Educate patients and families; identify and address emotional and psychosocial needs. • Collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare teams. • Identify and manage patient risks, including falls and skin breakdown. • Follow infection control and safety procedures, including proper body mechanics. • Complete documentation, shift reports, and assigned tasks accurately and on time. • Prioritize multiple tasks and use time efficiently to deliver patient-centered care. Qualifications: 1. Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana.