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Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery 7P-7A
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$72,674 / year median in Kentucky
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Registered Nurse
- Labor & Delivery 7P-7
A Job Category:
Registered Nurse
Requisition Number:
REGIS002479
Posting Details
Posted:
September 4, 2026
Full-Time
Locations
Showing 1 location
Glasgow, KY 42141, USA Job Details
Description
JOB SUMMARY
As a Labor and Delivery Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate and expert care to expectant mothers before, during, and after childbirth. Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will collaborate closely with obstetricians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of both mother and baby. Your responsibilities will include monitoring maternal and fetal well-being, assisting with labor and delivery procedures, providing emotional support to laboring mothers and their families, and educating new parents on newborn care. Circulating and recovering the cesarean section patient is also required in this role. All staff within the department will complete training during orientation for the postpartum unit. Staffing for the postpartum unit is comprised of Labor & Delivery, and NICU / Nursery staff. By doing this, it offers the unit versatility and flexibility in the staffing pool
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Licensed as Registered Nurse in the state of KY.
- Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within the first year of employment.
- Completion of Fetal Monitoring Course within the first year of employment. Minimum Work Experience
- Previous experience in Labor and Delivery setting preferred but not required.
Required Licenses [Kentucky, United States] Registered Nurses
Current Kentucky RN license.
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Physical Requirements Sitting
- 16-31% Walking
- >32% Standing
- >32% Bending/Squatting
- 16-31% Climbing/Kneeling
- 16-31% Twisting
- 16-31% Visual and Hearing Requirements Must be able to hear clearly with assistance. Must be able to see with corrective eyewear. Color vision ability required. Physical/Environmental Requirements Lifting
- 50 or more with assistance Carrying
- 50 or more with assistance Pulling
- Up to 100 lbs. Pushing
- Up to 100 lbs.
OSHA Category High Potential for Direct Body Fluid Exposures.
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Mission, Service, and Values Supports the hospital Mission, Service and Values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Prenatal Care:
- Assess maternal health and fetal well-being during hospital stay.
- Educate expectant mothers and their families on prenatal care, childbirth preparation, and breastfeeding techniques.
Labor and Delivery Care:
- Monitor maternal vital signs, fetal heart rate, and uterine contractions during labor.
- Assist with labor induction and augmentation procedures as needed.
- Provide pain management support, including administering medications and coordinating with anesthesia providers for epidurals.
- Offer emotional support and encouragement to laboring mothers, helping them cope with pain and anxiety.
Delivery Assistance:
- Assist obstetricians and midwives during vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections.
- Monitor maternal and fetal status closely during the delivery process, recognizing and responding promptly to any complications or emergencies.
Postpartum Care:
- Monitor maternal vital signs and assess for signs of postpartum complications.
- Provide breastfeeding assistance and newborn care education to new mothers.
- Offer emotional support and guidance to new parents as they adjust to their roles.
Documentation and Communication:
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records of labor and delivery events, maternal assessments, and newborn care.
- Communicate effectively with other members of the healthcare team, including obstetricians, neonatologists, and pediatricians.
- Provide thorough handoff reports to oncoming nursing staff to ensure continuity of care.
Additional Requirements:
- Floating and cross training for the postpartum unit will occur during orientation.
Qualifications
Education
Required Associates or better in Nursing. Licenses & Certifications
Required Registered Nurse Equal Opportunity Employer
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