RN Labor & Delivery PRN

Description Join Livingston Regional Hospital , a 114-bed, community hospital certified for sepsis care by the Joint Commission and accredited for chest pain by the American College of Cardiology. As part of the ScionHealth network, Livingston Regional proudly delivers quality care covering all aspects of healthcare, from 24-hour emergency services to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative, a Level I neonatal nursery, a 16-bed gero-psych unit, and many other specialty services. Livingston serves a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky. Grow your career where your work touches your neighbors. Job Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery provides comprehensive nursing care to patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages. The RN is responsible for monitoring fetal and maternal well-being, administering medications, assisting with deliveries, and educating patients and families. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes and quality care in a high-acuity setting. Essential Functions Provides comprehensive nursing care to laboring patients, including monitoring vital signs and fetal heart tones Assists with labor, delivery, and postpartum care, including Cesarean sections and emergency interventions Administers medications and monitors for side effects and adverse reactions Educates patients and families on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care Assists with newborn resuscitation and stabilization as required Collaborates with obstetricians, neonatologists, and other members of the healthcare team Documents patient care, assessments, and interventions accurately and in a timely manner Provides emotional support and advocacy for patients and their families Ensures a clean, safe, and organized work environment, adhering to infection control protocols Participates in quality improvement initiatives and staff training programs Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Strong clinical skills in obstetric and neonatal care Proficient in fetal monitoring and neonatal resuscitation Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in high-stress, emergency situations Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity Qualifications Education Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Licenses/Certifications Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire or within timeframe specified by facility policy Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within timeframe specified by facility policy Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within timeframe specified by facility policy Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring required within timeframe specified by facility policy Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) preferred Experience Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse in labor and delivery or postpartum care preferred

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Education Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Licenses/Certifications Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire or within timeframe specified by facility policy Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within timeframe specified by facility policy Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within timeframe specified by facility policy Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring required within timeframe specified by facility policy Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) preferred Experience Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse in labor and delivery or postpartum care preferred