Labor Support: Assist with contractions, pain management, and breathing techniques.
Medication Administration: Administer IV fluids, pitocin, epidurals, and other prescribed medications safely.
Delivery Assistance: Partner closely with OB/GYNs and midwives during vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
Circulating and Scrub Nurse: Function as both circulating and scrub nurse during cesarean sections and other obstetrical surgical procedures, maintaining a sterile field, preparing surgical instruments and supplies, assisting the surgical team and ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative process.
Neonatal Care: Provide immediate care to newborns, including APGAR scoring and resuscitation if needed.
Patient Education: Teach new parents about breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, and newborn care.
Documentation: Maintain precise electronic health records (EHR) of the labor and delivery process.
🎓 Requirements and Qualifications
Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Licensure: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required.
Specialty Certification: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 90 days of hire.
Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of acute care hospital experience, preferably in L&D or Mother-Baby units.
