Travel Nurse RN – Labor and Delivery – $1,717 per week Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Job Description:

Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Deliveryfor a travel nursing job in Kenner, Louisiana. Job Description ℜquirements

Specialty:

Labor and Delivery Discipline:

RN Start Date:

ASAP Duration:

12 weeks 36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, days

Employment Type:

Travel The Registered Nurse (RN) in Labor andDelivery (L&D) is responsible for providing comprehensive careto women during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartumperiod. The RN in this specialty is skilled in managing bothroutine and high-risk pregnancies, monitoring fetal and maternalwell-being, and assisting with deliveries. The L&D nursecollaborates with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, andother healthcare professionals to provide safe, compassionate, andeffective care to both mothers and newborns.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Labor and Admission Assessment:

Assess and monitor the health of pregnant women at variousstages of labor, including gathering health histories, vital signs,and physical assessments. Perform non-stress tests (NSTs), monitor fetal heart tones, andevaluate uterine activity for signs of labor progression. Educate patients on labor and delivery processes, painmanagement options, and what to expect during childbirth.

Labor Support and Monitoring:

Monitor the progress of labor through regular assessment ofcontraction patterns, cervical dilation, fetal heart rate, andmaternal vital signs. Administer medications, including epidurals, Pitocin, and painrelief options, as prescribed, and monitor their effects. Provide continuous emotional support and pain managementthroughout the labor process, using comfort measures, includingpositioning, breathing techniques, and offering encouragement. Assist with amniotomy, if necessary, and other procedures asdirected by the healthcare team. Assisting with

Delivery:

Assist obstetricians or midwives during vaginal deliveries,including providing instrumentation assistance, suctioning, andother necessary actions during the birth. Participate in cesarean section procedures by ensuring thesterile field, assisting with the delivery process, and providingimmediate newborn care after birth. Perform neonatal resuscitation and initial assessment of thenewborn’s health immediately after delivery.

Postpartum Care:

Monitor the health and recovery of both the mother and thenewborn in the immediate postpartum period, including assessingvital signs, bleeding, and uterine tone. Assist with breastfeeding support, including teaching properlatch techniques, positioning, and addressing any concerns relatedto infant care. Provide education on postpartum recovery, self-care, andnewborn care, such as diapering, bathing, and recognizing signs ofillness.

Documentation and Reporting:

Document all assessments, interventions, medications, andpatient progress accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)to maintain compliance with hospital policies and legalstandards. Maintain accurate and timely records of labor and deliveryprocesses, including patient and fetal monitoring results.

Collaboration and Communication:

Work closely with obstetricians, anesthesiologists,neonatologists, and other healthcare team members to plan andimplement individualized care for each patient. Communicate clearly with patients and families about theprogress of labor, potential complications, and available options,ensuring that informed consent is obtained for procedures whennecessary.

Infection Control and Safety:

Follow infection control procedures to maintain a safe andsterile environment for labor, delivery, and postpartum care. Ensure that all equipment used during labor and delivery isproperly sterilized and functioning, including fetal monitoringdevices, IV pumps, and delivery instruments.

Emergency and High-Risk Situations:

Recognize signs of complications, such as fetal distress,preeclampsia, and hemorrhage, and initiate appropriateinterventions or escalate care as needed. Respond to obstetric emergencies, such as shoulder dystocia,uterine rupture, and neonatal resuscitation, utilizing appropriateprotocols and teamwork. Administer medications and interventions for high-riskpregnancies, including managing complications like hypertension,gestational diabetes, or infections.

Patient Education and Advocacy:

Provide education and support to patients and familiesregarding labor, delivery options, newborn care, and postpartumrecovery. Advocate for patient preferences and informed decision-making,ensuring that patients have access to the resources they need tomake choices about their care. Magnet Medical Job ID #31377921. Paypackage is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subjectto confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title:

RN:

L&D,07:00:00-19:00:00