Description
:The Labor and Delivery nurse cares for women and neonates during labor and childbirth. They are responsible for assisting, supporting, and educating families throughout the birth process. The Labor and Delivery nurse provides comprehensive, family centered nursing care to mothers and neonates during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum stages of delivery. The Labor and Delivery nurse must be able to recognize complications and act quickly to stabilize the situation and communicate with the patient, family, and appropriate physicians and specialists.
Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Experience
Preferred: Previous nursing experience
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
Exhibits valuable time management skills
Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
Required: ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire
Required: Must obtain NRP within one year of hire
