Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery - EliteCare Medical Staffing

Job Title:& Registered Nurse - Labor Delivery (RN - L D)

Location:& Anacortes, WA

Department/Unit:& Labor and Delivery

Shift:& 12 Hours Nights

Job Description

EliteCare Medical Staffing is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse for our Labor and Delivery (L D) unit. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in L D nursing, with experience in triage, labor and delivery, recovery, postpartum, and newborn stabilization.

Unit Overview:

L D Beds:& 4 (separate from postpartum beds)

Postpartum Beds:& 4

Births:& 0-4 per day; approximately 40-50 per month; 554 births in 2022

Triage Capacity:& One L D room utilized for triage

C-Section Facilities:& C-sections are performed in the main OR; no dedicated OR suites on the L D unit

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality nursing care to patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum.

Follow AWHONN guidelines for nurse-patient ratios.

Titrate drips including Pitocin, Magnesium, insulin, and TXA as necessary.

Collaborate with OB/Neonatologists and other healthcare providers; on-call support available.

Monitor and assess the condition of both mothers and newborns, ensuring proper stabilization and care.

Document patient information accurately using the Obix documentation system and GE monitors for electronic fetal monitoring.

Qualifications:

Required Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Preferred: AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced EFM, ACLS, Stable

Experience Requirements:

Must have experience in triage, labor and delivery, recovery, postpartum care, and newborn stabilization.

Charge nurse experience is preferred.

Skills:

Ability to read telemetry strips; RNs are responsible for their own readings.

Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.

Team Structure:

Nursing aids available but not scheduled every day.

Charge Nurse/House Supervisor will ideally not take an assignment out of staffing.

Additional Information:

There is no in-house OB/Neonatologist or Anesthesia; both are available on call 24/7.

Respiratory Therapy equipment including Neopuff, CPAP, and Hi-Flow is available for use.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care in a supportive environment and meet the above qualifications, we encourage you to apply!