Labor & Delivery
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery nurse to join a dedicated perinatal team. You'll provide comprehensive care to patients and families throughout the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, including emergency situations and assisting with cesarean sections.
About the Unit
This is a Baby Friendly LDRP (labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum) model unit with level 1 newborn nursery capabilities. You'll care for low-risk to moderate-risk obstetric patients and manage neonatal stabilization when needed. No NICU is on site; higher-acuity neonates are transferred as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess fetal and maternal well-being, amniotic fluid status, and recognize/manage abnormalities
- Manage pain control and assist with epidural placement
- Demonstrate clinical judgment in perinatal emergencies: crash C-section, precipitous delivery, shoulder dystocia
- Provide culturally sensitive education to patients and families
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on individualized care plans
- Supervise and delegate to ancillary personnel
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years recent Labor & Delivery experience
- Current RN license (state of practice)
- BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications
- AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification
- OR scrub experience preferred
- Strong maternal and neonatal stabilization skills
Schedule
- Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- 36 or 48 hours per week, rotating
- No call required
- 13-week contract
Location
Templeton, California — a scenic area with hiking, biking, farmers markets, and beach access nearby.