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Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

  • Massachusetts, Nantucket

  • 03/19/2025

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary:
    We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Unit at Salem Hospital. This position involves providing exceptional nursing care to mothers, newborns, and families throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum care, and newborn care, with the ability to manage varying shifts and on-call requirements.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Provide high-quality nursing care to patients during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period.
    • Assist with childbirth, including labor assessments, monitoring, and delivery support.
    • Offer postpartum care for mothers and newborns, ensuring both are well-supported during recovery.
    • Act as a circulating nurse in the operating room for cesarean sections and other surgical procedures as necessary.
    • Monitor and assess the health and well-being of mothers and babies, ensuring appropriate interventions are implemented.
    • Manage patient care during the administration of magnesium drip or epidural.
    • Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages.
    • Coordinate with the medical team to ensure the best patient outcomes.
    • Be available for rotating shifts (days/evenings/nights), including 1 night of call per week and every other weekend (EOW).
    • Adhere to safety protocols, hospital policies, and best practice standards.

    Required Qualifications:
    • Active Registered Nurse (RN) License.
    • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Circulating, and Newborn Care.
    • BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certifications (renewed every 2 years).
    • Ability to work rotating shifts, including day, evening, night shifts, and on-call responsibilities.
    • Strong clinical skills in labor, delivery, postpartum care, and newborn assessment.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification (preferred).
    • Experience with EPIC EMR (Electronic Medical Records).
    • Previous experience in a high-volume Labor & Delivery unit.
    • Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) and other advanced perinatal care courses.


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