Start date:
01 Feb 2026
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Details
Position Overview: This full-time role offers 12-hour night shifts, providing direct patient care in Labor and Delivery, Recovery, and Post-Partum units. The nurse will assess, plan, and deliver individualized care while collaborating closely with physicians to monitor patient conditions and respond promptly to any changes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist physicians with care for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn patients, including support during c-sections and family education on infant and self-care.
- Administer medications and maintain accurate documentation in line with current standards.
- Maintain professional interactions with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Monitor fetal heart rate and uterine activity using continuous electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) and palpation, providing interventions per AWHONN and ACOG guidelines.
- Adapt to stressful situations with flexibility and organization.
- Recognize and respond effectively to obstetrical emergencies.
- Participate in departmental projects and quality improvement initiatives.
- Engage in ongoing professional development through educational programs, literature review, and workshops.
- Be available for on-call duties, responding within 60 minutes when called.
Education and Experience:
- Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Active RN license or eligible compact license.
- Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate EFM.
- Completion of STABLE or other mandated classes within 12 months.
- At least one year of recent experience in Labor and Delivery or Newborn Nursery preferred.
Professional Requirements:
- Maintain all regulatory requirements and certifications.
- Demonstrate punctuality and complete work within designated timelines.
- Communicate courteously and respectfully with patients, guests, and staff.
Work Environment: This position is based in a regional healthcare facility serving the Pacific Northwest. The role demands a compassionate, organized, and adaptable nurse who thrives in a dynamic clinical setting.
