As a Labor Room Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care and support to women during the labor and delivery process. Your expertise in maternal health, monitoring, and assistance will contribute to a positive birthing experience for mothers and their newborns.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care and support to women during labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum period.
• Monitor maternal vital signs, fetal heart rate, and uterine contractions, ensuring timely interventions and escalating concerns to the healthcare team.
• Assist with pain management techniques, including comfort measures, positioning, and administration of pain relief medications as ordered.
• Conduct assessments and examinations to evaluate the progress of labor, maternal and fetal well-being, and readiness for delivery.
• Prepare and maintain the labor room environment, ensuring cleanliness, availability of necessary supplies, and readiness for emergencies.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, including obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, and neonatal specialists, to ensure coordinated and safe care.
• Educate and support mothers and their families in various aspects of labor, delivery, breastfeeding, and postpartum care.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to mothers and their partners, promoting a positive birthing experience.
• Document accurate and timely records of assessments, interventions, and maternal/fetal responses.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license and completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Specialization or certification in Maternal-Child Health Nursing (RNC-MNN or RNC-OB) preferred.
• Proven experience in labor and delivery or maternal-child health settings.
• In-depth knowledge of the physiological and emotional aspects of labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
• Familiarity with electronic fetal monitoring and interpretation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide emotional support and education to mothers and their families.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment while maintaining composure and attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in managing emergencies and unexpected situations.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with advancements in labor and delivery practices.