Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery - 26-00510
1 month ago
Utica
Job DescriptionJob Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & DeliveryShort Description Registered Nurse providing care in Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, and Nursery settings. Shift & Schedule * Shift Type: Night Shift * Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts * Schedule: Rotating nights (exact schedule TBD) Location - Syracuse, New YorkPosition Summary The Labor & Delivery RN provides direct patient care for women and newborns in labor and delivery, post-partum, and nursery units. The RN may float between units and is responsible for patient assessments, monitoring, and interventions, including assisting and circulating in C-sections. This role requires acute care experience, the ability to work independently, and strong communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams. Key Responsibilities * Provide comprehensive nursing care in labor and delivery, post-partum, and nursery units * Float between units as assigned * Circulate during C-sections; ability to scrub C-sections preferred * Conduct patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and respond to changes in patient status * Implement care plans with minimal orientation and supervision * Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes * Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record (EPIC preferred) * Maintain patient safety, infection control, and compliance with hospital policies * Provide patient and family education and support Required Qualifications * Active New York State RN license * Current BLS certification (must be able to recertify) * Minimum 1.5 years of recent acute care experience within the past 2 years * Experience in a Level 1 trauma or equivalent hospital preferred * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Preferred Qualifications * Ability to scrub C-sections * Experience circulating during C-sections * Experience using EPIC electronic medical records Professional Competencies * Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills in acute care obstetrics * Collaborative and patient-centered approach * Adheres to professional standards and safety protocols