Registered Nurse RN Labor and Delivery
Core
Provide high-quality labor and delivery nursing care for 1–2 patients, including OR circulation and PACU responsibilities, or care for 1–3 postpartum couplets in alignment with AWHONN staffing guidelines.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Labor and Delivery)
Builds
Patient-centered, evidence-based care for women and infants during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods
Domain
Healthcare / Obstetrics and Gynecology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, care planning, care implementation, care evaluation, documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, delegation, supervision
Preferred skills
Experience in clinical area, clinical performance competencies
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs; Formulate a plan of care including discharge plan; Implement plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision; Evaluate patient and family response to care and teaching; Document assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation; Provide care based on best evidence and participate in research activities; Interact with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, families and external contacts
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (New Graduate or experienced RN)