REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - LABOR AND DELIVERY
Company: Aequor Technologies
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Published Description: Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and
Delivery About Aequor: Established in 1998, Aequor is a premier
healthcare and education staffing company, committed to connecting
skilled professionals with rewarding career opportunities. Job
Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive nursing care to expectant
mothers during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum
period, ensuring the safety and well-being of both mother and baby.
Monitor vital signs, fetal heart rates, and contractions to assess
the progress of labor, responding promptly to any complications or
changes in condition. Assist physicians and midwives during labor
and delivery, administering medications, monitoring pain
management, and providing emotional support to mothers. Prepare the
labor and delivery rooms, ensuring all equipment and supplies are
sterile and ready for use during deliveries. Educate mothers and
families on labor, pain management options, breastfeeding, and
newborn care, offering guidance and reassurance throughout the
process. Perform routine newborn assessments immediately after
delivery, including Apgar scoring, weight measurement, and initial
care, ensuring a smooth transition to postpartum care. Manage
emergency situations, such as postpartum hemorrhage or fetal
distress, by implementing appropriate interventions and notifying
the healthcare team. Document all patient care, procedures,
medications, and observations in electronic health records (EHR),
maintaining accurate and up-to-date records. Provide discharge
education and instructions to new mothers and their families,
including care for themselves and their newborns. Stay current with
best practices in labor and delivery nursing through continuing
education and professional development. Job Requirements: Strong
understanding of labor and delivery procedures, fetal monitoring,
and postpartum care. Excellent communication and teamwork skills to
collaborate effectively with physicians, midwives, and other
healthcare professionals. Ability to manage emergency situations
and provide compassionate care in a fast-paced, high-stress
environment. Active [STATE] Registered Nurse (RN) License in good
standing. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Labor and
Delivery Nurse or in a similar role. Certification in Basic Life
Support (BLS). Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life
Support (ACLS). Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program
(NRP). Experience with EPIC or similar charting systems. Benefits:
Tax-free housing and meal stipend (depending on the location of
your assignment). First-day health insurance coverage (Medical,
Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental & Short Term Disability). Weekly
direct deposit. Sick days/PTO (varies by facility). Travel
reimbursement. 401k eligibility after the first year. Credentialing
assistance. CEU/Tuition reimbursement. Professional development
opportunities.
Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)
Specialty : Labor and Delivery
Start Date: 11-Nov-2024
Length of Contract : 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12
Estimated Gross Pay: 637.44
Keywords: Aequor Technologies, San Luis Obispo , REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - LABOR AND DELIVERY, Healthcare , San Luis Obispo, California
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