Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse at 100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana provides comprehensive nursing care in Labor and Delivery, coordinating with physicians and healthcare teams.

You will educate patients and families, document care, and ensure safety and infection control while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a high-demand obstetric setting. The role requires leadership in coordinating care, timely communication, and adherence to policies.

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.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Louisiana RN license

Job description

Day (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. 1. Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana.