RN - L&D

Cynet Health; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery RN for a 13-week assignment in Parkersburg, WV. The role requires a current RN license, BLS and NRP certifications, and a minimum of two years of Labor and Delivery experience.

The unit includes multiple labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum beds with a 1:2 to 3:1 patient ratio and in-house OB support. The candidate should be comfortable working twelve-hour night shifts, with self-scheduling and weekend requirements every third

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years RN experience.
• BLS, NRP certifications.
• Current RN license required.

Responsibilities

• This position is for a Labor and Delivery nurse on a busy unit.
• Provide care to mothers and newborns during labor, delivery and postpartum.
• Utilize fetal monitoring and assist with different labor positions as needed.

Skills

Labor and Delivery

Job description

RN - L&D

Profession: RN

Specialty: Labor and Delivery

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, NRP

Must-Have:

Prefer experience in a non-teaching environment.Experience with fetal scalp electrodes and different positions is preferred.Prior use of an electronic health record system is a plus.

Description:This position is for a Labor and Delivery nurse on a busy unit.There are 9 labor delivery recovery beds and 3 triage beds.There are 13 postpartum beds available.The average number of births is 100 per month, primarily occurring from Monday to Thursday.Ratios generally follow guidelines, with 1:2 being rare.Typically, the norm is 3 couplets or up to 7 patients with a post-op.This unit does not usually accept high-risk patients or newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome.Nurses do not need to titrate drips frequently. There are nurse aids during the day to support in labor and mother-baby areas.An OB/neonatologist is in-house 24/7.Anesthesiologists and pediatric hospitalists are also on call at night.Electrical fetal monitoring is utilized.Shifts are self-scheduled, and weekend work is required every third weekend.Holidays may require staffing as needed depending on staff levels.Cancellation policy allows for shift cancellation under specific guidelines.

This role requires a commitment to providing excellent care to mothers and newborns during labor and after delivery.We welcome candidates who are dedicated, compassionate, and skilled in labor and delivery nursing.