Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery

SageWest Health Care – Lander; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

SageWest Health Care – Lander is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Labor & Delivery to provide comprehensive nursing care during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages. The role includes monitoring maternal-fetal status, medication administration, and assisting with deliveries in a high-acuity setting.

Responsibilities include fetal monitoring, newborn stabilization, patient education, and collaboration with obstetricians and neonatologists.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum six months experience in labor and delivery or postpartum care preferred.
• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to laboring patients, monitor vital signs and fetal status.
• Assist with labor, delivery, and postpartum care including C-sections and emergencies.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Educate patients and families on postpartum, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
• Document care accurately and timely.

Skills

Obstetric care

Fetal monitoring

Neonatal resuscitation

Communication

EMR proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus

Full-time Nights

At SageWest Health Care, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. SageWest Health Care is located in Fremont County, Wyoming, encompassing two hospitals, one in Riverton and one in Lander. Each offers a wide range of healthcare services, including inpatient medical services, emergency room services, surgical services, imaging services, laboratory diagnostic services, primary care, infusion services, and women’s health.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery provides comprehensive nursing care to patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages. The RN is responsible for monitoring fetal and maternal well-being, administering medications, assisting with deliveries, and educating patients and families. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes and quality care in a high-acuity setting.

Essential Functions

• Provides comprehensive nursing care to laboring patients, including monitoring vital signs and fetal heart tones
• Assists with labor, delivery, and postpartum care, including Cesarean sections and emergency interventions
• Administers medications and monitors for side effects and adverse reactions
• Educates patients and families on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care
• Assists with newborn resuscitation and stabilization as required
• Collaborates with obstetricians, neonatologists, and other members of the healthcare team
• Documents patient care, assessments, and interventions accurately and in a timely manner
• Provides emotional support and advocacy for patients and their families
• Ensures a clean, safe, and organized work environment, adhering to infection control protocols
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and staff training programs

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong clinical skills in obstetric and neonatal care
• Proficient in fetal monitoring and neonatal resuscitation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in high-stress, emergency situations
• Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire or within timeframe specified by facility policy
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within timeframe specified by facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within timeframe specified by facility policy
• Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring required within timeframe specified by facility policy
• Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) preferred

Experience

• Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse in labor and delivery or postpartum care preferred