REGISTERED NURSE- LABOR & DELIVERY (12 hours/week- 5p-5a)

Riverside Healthcare

Kankakee (IL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Defined contribution retirement plans

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, IL is seeking a skilled Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to join our acute care team. You will care for expectant mothers and newborns, monitor fetal and maternal status, support with epidurals, and coordinate care with obstetricians, pediatricians, and nurses.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, rapid response to obstetric emergencies, and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
IL RN license and BLS/ACLS/NPR/EFM certifications or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
Minimum 1 year RN experience in Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby, or Women's Health.
BSN preferred; new grads starting 1/1/25 must earn BSN within 3 years.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care before, during, and after labor, monitoring maternal and fetal status.
Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, and nursing staff to implement care plans.
Support patients and families with education and emotional support throughout labor and postpartum.

Skills

RN License IL

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NPR Certification

EFM Certification

Strong patient communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to join our acute care team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care to expectant mothers and their newborns in a fast-paced and supportive environment. As a Labor and Delivery RN, you will work closely with obstetricians, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and positive childbirth experiences, managing both routine deliveries and emergency situations with competence and empathy. Additionally, this position requires flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Essential Duties

Provide comprehensive nursing care to women before, during, and after labor, including monitoring maternal and fetal vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with epidurals.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families throughout the labor process.
Monitor labor progression using fetal monitoring devices, and respond to any abnormalities or emergencies as necessary.
Assist in all aspects of labor, including preparing patients for delivery, guiding mothers through labor, and coaching during pushing.
Assist physicians with vaginal deliveries and Cesarean sections (C-sections), including prepping the delivery room and ensuring sterile environments.
Provide immediate newborn care, including resuscitation and APGAR scoring, as needed.
Provide postpartum care to mothers and newborns, including administering medications, monitoring recovery, and facilitating skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding support.
Educate patients and families about postpartum care, newborn care, and any discharge instructions.
Respond to obstetric emergencies such as preeclampsia, hemorrhage, and fetal distress with quick thinking and effective interventions.
Participate in Code OB, Code Blue, or other emergency protocols as necessary.
Team member will maintain annual education requirements

Non-essential Duties

Participate in departmental meetings and continuing education opportunities.
Assist with maintaining cleanliness and inventory in the labor and delivery unit.
Provide mentorship and guidance to nursing students or newly hired RNs as needed.

Responsibilities

Preferred Experience

Minimum of one year of experience as an RN in Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby, or Womens Health preferred.

Required Licensure/Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program
RN license in the state of IL required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NPR) Certification Required (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) Certification Required (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)
*New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date

Preferred Education

BSN preferred*

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:

Compensation

Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE

Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

Employee Health Requirements

Chemicals: Disinfectants, Betadine, room deodorizers, Alcohol, others per MSDS sheets
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Frequent contact with IV devices and high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, vomitus, stool and amniotic fluid) does create a high risk. However, appropriate usage of needleless IV system, universal precautions, and protective equipment should greatly minimize risk.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal risk exists, given the patient population; however, usage of protective clothing and universal precautions minimize any existing risk

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

Speech: Required to communicate with patient, family and MD's
Vision: Needed to perform necessary assessments of patient status; medication administration; usage of computer terminals.
Smell: Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Needed to hear patient call lights, calls for help, patient concerns; alarms (i.e. monitors, fire codes, via PA)
Touch: Needed to perform percussive assessments and to comfort patients; manipulate tools

Activity/Lifting Requirements:

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to: