Labor & Delivery Job Description
Labor & delivery
provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Labor & Delivery Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of HealthAlliance Hospitals and serve as a role model for the CARES- It Happens Here customer service initiative
Demonstrates respect for the diversity of patient and employee populations
Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies, equipment, time
Performs a variety of related duties as assigned
Provide technical/equipment knowledge and supplies supporting procedures
Make recommendations for equipment, quality control monitoring, preventative maintenance, use, repair, storage, and inventory of equipment
Educate personnel providing patient care
Assists Birthing Center staff with setting up instrument tables and, upon completion of delivery, assists in cleaning up delivery table, baby corner, and room
Orients patients to labor and delivery area
Assists with patient admission and chart completion when requested
Labor & Delivery Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Labor & Delivery
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: NRP, BLS, ACLS, NCC, RN, CPR, EFM, OB, FOJP, CNA
Education for Labor & Delivery
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the labor & delivery job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, School of Nursing, Graduate, Nursing Program, Teaching, Patient Care, Associates, College of Nursing, Education, Health
Skills for Labor & Delivery
Desired skills for labor & delivery include:
Applies safety principles as identified within the institution
Legal issues
RN scope of practice
Body substance isolation
Medical terminology
Nursing process in the assessment of physical and psychological needs of patients and their significant others
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Nursing care methods and procedures
Contraindications and patient preparation
Direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques
Desired experience for labor & delivery includes:
Demonstrated ability to perform electronic fetal monitoring
Demonstrated knowledge of newborn monitors including pulse oximetry and cardiac monitoring
Demonstrated ability to perform heel sticks/venipuncture on newborn
Demonstrated knowledge of newborn medication including ability to perform IV administration and maintenance
Demonstrated knowledge of Bili-blankets/lights
Demonstrated knowledge of radiant warmers
Labor & Delivery Examples
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Labor & Delivery Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of labor & delivery. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for labor & delivery
- Use simple and complex medical terminology
- Acts as a champion for excellence in patient care with an emphasis on developing relationships with patients, families, co-workers and physicians
- Is fully competent in utilizing the electronic health record for documenting data and the progress of the patient throughout the patient’s stay
- Fosters a learning environment for patient/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team including students
- Engages in ongoing professional development
- One year of RN experience in labor and delivery or critical care strongly preferred
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date
- Availability – meets attendance standards
- Initiative – seeks out productive duties in absence of guidance
Qualifications for labor & delivery
- Neonatal Resusication Program (NRP) certification American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)/AHA within 3 months of hire
- 12 months of acute care experience working as a RN in Labor & Delivery
- Must have one year healthcare experience
- May have an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of specific experience as stated above
- Must be able to read written directions, write legibly, and perform basic computer functions
- Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a labor & delivery. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for labor & delivery
- Communicates with the attending physician regarding the results of evaluations, physical examinations, interpretation of diagnostic tests, and intended/performed interventions
- Participates in research programs and educational presentations as required by residency program
- Assisting Drivers with Deliveries
- Able to Reporting Problem with a delivery or problems with a deadline, Must report it to a supervisor or senior staff member and help resolve the problem if possible
- Assisting with Navigation and Routes
- Use various systems and software to schedule services or procedures, complete vital statistics birth registry submissions and ensure legal document compliance for surrogate births
- Obtain appropriate patient information which could include current/historical medical information, demographic and other information
- Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command
- Administer nursing care to ill, injured, or disabled patients
- Maintain accurate patient medical records
Qualifications for labor & delivery
- Must possess working knowledge of basic sterile technique
- Must be able to maintain logs and record keeping to report on assigned responsibilities
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Must be Obtained within 3 months of hire
- Tier II
- Previous L&D experience preferred
- AWHONN FHR required within 6 months for exp
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of labor & delivery. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for labor & delivery
- 2 Years of Acute Care Experience is required
- Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior
- Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care
- Educate patients about health maintenance and disease prevention
- Now Hiring
- Schedules procedures and/or appointments according to approved department guidelines including specialized blocks and group or individual physician blocked schedules
- Verifies patient's demographics
- Maintains schedule based on available resources to ensure efficient work flow and patient experience
- Disseminates pre-procedure/test instructions to patients to ensure preparation for visit
Qualifications for labor & delivery
- Level III or IV high-risk medical center experience preferred
- Associates Nursing Degree from an accredited Professional School of Nursing
- One year Labor and Delivery experience preferred
- Minimum of one year experience in Labor and Delivery
- Demonstrated proficiency in skills applicable to Women's Services
- At least 1 year of Labor and Delivery RN experience in a hospital setting
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of labor & delivery. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for labor & delivery
- Current ACLS (LDRP RNs Only) preferred
- Two or more years of recent Labor and Delivery preferred
- Twenty hours documented breastfeeding education obtained within 6 month of hire
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, AWHONN, and STABLE certifications required within 6 months of hire
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or higher within 3 years of hire Or equivalent education/experience
- 12 months acute care experience working with the patient population similar to department of hire or completion of a residency program
Qualifications for labor & delivery
- National Certification Corporation (NCC) or American Nurses Credentialing Center certification preferred
- Completion or in process of compleletion of Surgical Technology program
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Tech and Surgical Assisting Preferred
- No experience required 1 year of OR experience in surgery or labor and delivery setting or equivalent combination of education or experience preferred
- Two years minimum experience L&D, circulating and taking care of high risk antepartum patients
- ACLS certification (obtained within 12 months of hire)
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a labor & delivery. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for labor & delivery
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation ( NRP ) Certificate
- One year acute care experience working with the patient population similar to department of hire or completion of the specialty residency located at that facility
- 1 year of Post Partum or labor and delivery in the last 3 years
- Must legally perform the essential functions of the job
- Able to demonstrate the necessary skills and competencies to include medication administration and nursing competencies
- Must be able to perform the essentials functions of the job, including ability to communicate effectively
Qualifications for labor & delivery
- Previous labor and delivery experience preferred
- Must possess and maintain a current Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certificate or obtain one within six months of employment
- Must possess and maintain a current ACLS within 6 months of employment
- Must possess and maintain a current National Certification Corporation (NCC) certificate in Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing
- Minimum of 1 year Registered Nursing experience