Registered Nurse (RN), Labor & Delivery

Job Type: Full Time | Days

Your experience matters

What we offer

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Highpoint Health - Sumner Women's Services' Labor and Delivery department is recognized for its exceptional care throughout childbirth, earning The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care (ACPC) as the state's first recipient. Named to Newsweek's 2021 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals, the department exemplifies excellence in maternal and newborn care. With a dedicated team and advanced facilities, it provides safe, supportive, and patient-centered care, setting a regional standard in obstetric services.

Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Labor Support: Provide comprehensive nursing care, monitor vital signs, assess fetal well-being, and manage pain relief options.
• Delivery Assistance: Assist with vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections, maintaining a safe environment.
• Postpartum Care: Monitor mothers and newborns, provide breastfeeding support, and address postpartum concerns.
• Patient Education: Educate families on childbirth, newborn care, breastfeeding, and recovery.
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Emergency Response: Respond to obstetric emergencies with critical thinking and adherence to protocols.
• Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients' preferences and ensure their needs are met.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in enhancing patient care processes and outcomes through quality improvement initiatives.

Additional requirements include:

· ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required within 6 months of employment, if not current upon hire

Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Highpoint Health Sumner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Sumner is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."