RN- Labor, Delivery and Recovery Postpartum

Conway Regional Health System; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse to join their Women's & Infants' Services team. This role involves caring for obstetrical patients through all stages of labor and recovery, ensuring high-quality patient care in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess a current RN license in Arkansas, with a preference for those holding a BSN. Join a collaborative team that values safety and teamwork in delivering exceptional healthcare services to the community.

Qualifications

• Must have an active RN license in Arkansas and BSN preferred.
• Basic keyboarding skills are preferred for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients.
• Perform OB triage care and support postpartum recovery.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Basic Keyboarding Skills

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

The obstetric unit in Women’s & Infants’ Services is comprised of 16 LDRP (labor/delivery/recovery/postpartum) rooms and an additional 8 post-partum or general care rooms. We provide Level II Maternal Specialty care and deliver approximately 1,750 babies each year under the care of our OB/GYN physician teams from three local clinics. Our Women’s & Infants’ team is supported by a full-time W&I Licensed Social Worker, Inpatient and Outpatient Lactation Support Services and a Women’s Center Outreach team.

The Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) will assume responsibility and accountability for care of the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum obstetrical patients and their well newborn infants. The L&D RN also performs screening and outpatient care for OB Triage patients along with care to women during their post-partum recovery following vaginal or cesarean delivery. The L&D RN is cross-trained to Mother/Baby care. The RN will utilize the nursing process in the provision of care and will practice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and the policies, procedures and standards of the Health System. The RN will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:

This position is a designated as “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current, active license to practice in Arkansas
• BSN preferred
• If less than one year experience as a Registered Nurse, must obtain a BSN degree within 4 years of hire.
• Certification preferred
• Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education
• Basic keyboarding skills, preferred