Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Compunnel, Inc.; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) for their Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Unit at Salem Hospital. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional care to mothers and newborns, ensuring both safety and support throughout the birthing process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in Labor & Delivery and Postpartum care.
• Active RN License and required certifications.
• Ability to manage rotating shifts and on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care during labor and postpartum.
• Assist with childbirth and monitor health of mothers and newborns.
• Education and emotional support for patients and families.

Skills

Clinical skills in labor and delivery

Postpartum care

Newborn assessment

Education

Active Registered Nurse (RN) License

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Unit at Salem Hospital. This position involves providing exceptional nursing care to mothers, newborns, and families throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum care, and newborn care, with the ability to manage varying shifts and on-call requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period.
• Assist with childbirth, including labor assessments, monitoring, and delivery support.
• Offer postpartum care for mothers and newborns, ensuring both are well-supported during recovery.
• Act as a circulating nurse in the operating room for cesarean sections and other surgical procedures as necessary.
• Monitor and assess the health and well-being of mothers and babies, ensuring appropriate interventions are implemented.
• Manage patient care during the administration of magnesium drip or epidural.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages.
• Coordinate with the medical team to ensure the best patient outcomes.
• Be available for rotating shifts (days/evenings/nights), including 1 night of call per week and every other weekend (EOW).
• Adhere to safety protocols, hospital policies, and best practice standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Circulating, and Newborn Care.
• BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certifications (renewed every 2 years).
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including day, evening, night shifts, and on-call responsibilities.
• Strong clinical skills in labor, delivery, postpartum care, and newborn assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification (preferred).
• Experience with EPIC EMR (Electronic Medical Records).
• Previous experience in a high-volume Labor & Delivery unit.
• Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) and other advanced perinatal care courses.