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We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join a vibrant birthing center team in the Midwest region. This role is essential in delivering comprehensive care throughout prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum stages, ensuring a safe and positive experience for mothers and their newborns.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide thorough nursing care to expectant mothers during all stages of childbirth.
- Monitor vital signs and fetal heart tones to maintain maternal and newborn well-being.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Educate patients and families on labor, delivery, and postpartum processes to support informed choices.
- Assist during labor and delivery, offering both emotional and physical support.
- Administer medications and treatments safely according to protocols.
- Accurately document patient care and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Recognize abnormal labor conditions promptly and take appropriate action.
- Perform vaginal exams, notify physicians at delivery time, and interpret fetal monitor tracings effectively.
Education and Certification:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current Registered Nurse licensure valid for practice in the region.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per American Heart Association standards.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within one year of hire.
Experience and Training:
- Completion of birthing center orientation under supervision, including vaginal labor/delivery, cesarean sections, postpartum, and newborn care.
- Mandatory Reporter course completion at or within six months of hire.
- Adherence to all federal, state, and professional licensure and regulatory training requirements.
Compliance:
Commitment to uphold compliance programs, including codes of conduct and policies, with participation in ongoing education and training as required.
If you are passionate about providing patient-centered maternal and newborn care and want to contribute to improving health outcomes in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.
