Job Description

Postpartum Nurse at ScionHealth summary:

The Postpartum Nurse provides exceptional care to mothers and newborns during the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum process. This role requires expertise in obstetric nursing, critical care, and the ability to operate effectively under pressure. Key responsibilities include monitoring patients, administering medications, educating on postpartum care, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure safe birth experiences.

Description

Andalusia Health is currently seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery / Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (L&D/LDRP) Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team.


The ideal candidate will provide exceptional care to mothers and newborns during the labor and delivery and recovery, and postpartum process. This role requires a strong understanding of obstetric nursing, critical care, and emergency medicine, as well as the ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations. The experienced L&D/ LDRP Registered Nurse will collaborate with physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and positive birth experiences.


In this role you will:

• Monitor the health status of mothers and newborns throughout the labor process
• Administer medications and perform necessary medical procedures such as phlebotomizing and IV placement
• Assist with labor management, including providing education and emotional support to patients
• Conduct assessments of maternal-fetal well-being using appropriate laboratory tests and monitoring equipment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Respond to emergencies with critical care skills, ensuring prompt intervention when necessary
• Educate patients on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care practices
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities in compliance with ICD-10 coding standards

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position.


It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.

Licenses/Certification

• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse. BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.

Experience

• Prior experience in L&D/LDRP required
• Minimum six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred

Keywords:

Postpartum Nurse, registered nurse, maternal health, newborn care, obstetric nursing, labor and delivery, patient education, critical care, healthcare, nursing care

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