Registered Nurse: Labor and Delivery Unit

North Memorial Medical Center; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans

Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per

Child Care Discount Program with NewH

Education/Tuition Reimbursement

24/7 Fitness Center Access

Job summary

The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery at North Memorial Health Maple Grove provides compassionate, family‑centered care during labor, delivery and recovery. You will assess, monitor fetal status, support the birth team, administer medications and document care in Epic.

Requirements include MN RN licensure, current BLS and several perinatal certifications; minimum one year of L&D experience; strong communication and teamwork skills; nights, 12‑hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year RN experience in a hospital setting; Labor and Delivery Unit is required.
• Current RN licensure in MN with BLS; perinatal certifications (ACLS, TNCC, PALS, NICU Lead, etc.) as specified.
• Strong communication, teamwork and ability to manage high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Reviews prenatal history and monitors labor signs, including fetal monitoring.
• Coordinates with care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient plan of care.
• Administers medications and provides bedside care following policies and protocols.

Skills

RN experience

L&D nursing

Team player

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

Tools

Epic

Job description

Registered Nurse: Labor and Delivery Unit

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 23 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About this position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing compassionate quality care that is customer and family focused. The RN assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents care of customers according to hospital and care center policies and standards of professional nursing practices. The RN is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered. The RN defines, implements, and improves practice standards and environment of care while promoting exceptional customer care. Duties may vary based on the assigned customer care center which may include differences in the required specific clinical skills. Actively and consistently demonstrates the mission, vision, values and guiding principles of Maple Grove Hospital.

SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Reviews customer prenatal history and collects current labor and delivery signs/symptoms to include fetal monitoring and uterine activity.
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate customer plan of care.
• Performs labor and delivery triage, admission, discharge and transfer assessments while considering both physical and psychosocial elements.
• Recognizes risk factors, change in status and interventions appropriate for labor and delivery and newborn care.
• Performs fetal monitoring and interpretation utilizing NICHD/AWHONN nomenclature and guidelines.
• Monitor and assess patients in a post-operative status from anesthesia.
• Performs role and functions of the circulator role in the OR for Cesarean Birth.
• Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology of mother, fetus and newborn.
• Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes customers until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol.
• Records customer’s vital signs, assessments, patient care and interventions as ordered.
• Works directly with physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing, treatments and interventions.
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, IM and IV) medications and records prescribed medications.
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy.
• Demonstrates phlebotomy skills.
• Provides IV therapy.
• Provides bedside care.
• Operates, maintains and discontinues proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for customers.
• Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies.
• Initiates customer education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches customers and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment.
• Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in Labor and Delivery in a timely manner.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format in Epic.

Requirements

Education

Associate's degree in nursing; bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of one-year RN experience in a hospital setting Labor and Delivery Unit is required
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure in high stress situations, acts quickly in response to critical situations. Solid PC skills to include MS applications, Internet, etc.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to express ideas and information (both in written and oral form), clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict in a positive manner. Has an awareness of, responds to, and considers the needs, feelings and capabilities of others.
• Ability to be accountable for quality customer service and respond appropriately to a variety of personalities and situations.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English.

Licensure/Certification

• Current licensure and registration as an RN in the State of MN. Current BLS certification for all areas of nursing practice required.
• Current certification required for the following areas of nursing practice:
• Emergency Care Center – ACLS, TNCC, PALS
• Intensive Care Center & MSCC Lead – ACLS
• L&D – NRP, AWHONN's Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring Course (one time only) - Experienced L&D nurses will obtain within 6 months and new L&D nurses will obtain at 1 year of experience
• NICU– NRP, STABLE (one time)
• PCC/PACU/ENDO – ACLS, PALS

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Group: Maple Grove Nurses

Hourspertwoweekpayperiod: 60

Shift: Nights 12 hours

Call Requirement: None

Remote or On-site:On-site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: Health insurance benefits are available for this position. North Memorial Health offers multiple health plans based on work group eligibility.

Salary Range:MG RN A/B/M ($44.69 - $74.32), based on experience

Shift Differential: Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.

STI Bonus Eligible: False

Employment Sponsorship:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

North Memorial Health is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. North Memorial Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, status with respect to public assistance, or other protected class status. North Memorial Health provides reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants and employees and takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to protected class status. If you believe that you have been treated in a way that does not conform to these statements, please contact our HR Service Center: [e-mail]. If you need a reasonable accommodation, due to a disability, or to assist with the application process, please contact our HR Service Center: [e-mail].

INSPECTION OF AAP

North Memorial Health is a Federal government contractor or subcontractor. As a part of our obligations under law, we must develop a written Affluent Action Program for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans, as specified by law (AAP). This AAP is available for inspection by applicants and employees in the Human Resources Office during normal business hours. Link to Policy

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