RN (On Call) Position Available In Calcasieu, Louisiana
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Job Description
RN (On Call) 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 701 Cypress St, Sulphur, LA 70663
General Function:
A Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse is a specialized registered nurse who provides care and support to women during childbirth, including the antepartum (before delivery), intrapartum (during delivery), and postpartum (after delivery) stages. L&D nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of both mother and baby. Below are the job description and duties of a Labor and Delivery Nurse A.
Key Duties and Responsibilities Monitor Health:
Track maternal and fetal vital signs, labor progress, and address any complications.
Educate and Support:
Guide and comfort patients through labor, delivery, and postpartum care. Assist in
Delivery:
Prepare rooms, support delivery procedures, and manage tasks like IVs and medications.
Administer Medications:
Provide pain relief and manage complications under physician guidance.
Postpartum Care:
Oversee recovery, support breastfeeding, and provide newborn care.
Document Care:
Record all care activities and communicate with the healthcare team.
Emergency Response:
Handle emergencies such as fetal distress and perform resuscitation.
Collaboration:
Work with a multidisciplinary team and ensure effective communication with patients and families. B. Skills and Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in high-pressure situations and respond quickly to emergencies. Empathy, patience, and a supportive attitude toward patients and their families.
