RN- Labor, Delivery and Recovery Postpartum

Conway Regional; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse in Arkansas. This role involves taking responsibility for the care of obstetrical patients across various stages and ensuring safety as a critical component of healthcare delivery. Ideal candidates will have a valid RN license and a preference for a BSN, enabling them to contribute to a supportive team environment focused on maternal and infant health.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current, active license to practice in Arkansas.
• BSN preferred, must obtain within 4 years if less than one year experience.
• Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care of antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum obstetrical patients.
• Perform screening and outpatient care for OB Triage patients.
• Cross-trained to Mother/Baby care.

Skills

Basic keyboarding skills

Education

Registered Nurse license in Arkansas

BSN preferred

Proof of high school 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