Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Compunnel, Inc.; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for their Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Unit. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional nursing care to mothers and newborns, ensuring a supportive environment throughout labor, delivery, and recovery. This position requires strong clinical skills, flexibility in shift work, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Labor & Delivery and Postpartum care.
• Ability to manage varying shifts and on-call requirements.
• Strong clinical skills in newborn assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients during labor and delivery.
• Assist with childbirth and offer postpartum care for mothers and newborns.
• Monitor health of mothers and babies, implementing necessary interventions.

Skills

Clinical skills in labor and delivery

Patient assessment

Patient education

Education

Active Registered Nurse (RN) License

BLS certification

NRP certification

EFM certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

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.