RN Labor and Delivery

The Labor and Delivery nurse assumes responsibility andaccountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery ofpatient care in the L&D Setting.  TheLabor and Delivery nurse demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments inan effective and efficient manner with supervision. 

The labor and delivery nurse works with Mothers during thefinal stages of pregnancy helping with birthing, monitoring the Mother’s vitalsigns, and becoming astute in signs and symptoms of possiblecomplications.  The labor and deliverynurse is involved in patient education and addressing the psychosocial needs ofMothers after delivery and demonstrates critical thinking and performanceability in the coordination of patient care. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountablein managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patientcare.

• Requirements: 
• CA RN License, ACLS, BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certs
• AWOHNN Fetal Monitoring cert should be renewed if last taken over 2 years ago. 
• 1 year minimum of L&D experience; preferred those who have previous travel experience.
• Facility does not offer block scheduling.
• Staff must be aware/okay with possibly having to float.
• Candidates must be competent to take care of Mother &Baby pairs, admit well newborn babies.