Labor and Delivery Nurse (RN)

Core Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to obstetric patients during the intrapartum period.
• Perform maternal and fetal assessments, including advanced fetal heart rate monitoring and interpretation.
• Maintain labor progression and identify deviations from normal labor patterns.
• Assist with vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
• Administer medications and IV therapies in accordance with provider orders.
• Manage obstetric emergencies including shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, fetal distress, and emergent cesarean sections.
• Provide immediate newborn stabilization and support in collaboration with neonatal teams.
• Education patients and families regarding labor, delivery, and postpartum expectations.
• Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols.
• Remain calm and communicate effectively during high-risk obstetric events.
• Anticipate potential complications and intervene appropriately.
• Notify appropriate supervisory personnel of clinical concerns.
• Document patient care in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
• Operate and maintain proficiency in automated systems including MHS GENESIS, ADS, CIS, and other clinical information systems.
• Participate in Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions.
• Maintain and respond to DOD email and voicemail communications as required.

Performance Improvement & Compliance

• Maintain productivity comparable to peers performing similar services.
• Participate in peer review and the MTF Performance Improvement Program.
• Comply with infection control policies, aseptic techniques, and universal precautions.
• Properly handle, store, and dispose of infectious waste.
• Participate in implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed.
• Attend and complete all required annual training including disaster preparedness, infection control, Sexual Harassment prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire and Safety, CBRNE, MHS GENESIS, and other mandatory MTF training.
• Attend and participate in clinical simulations and drills facilitated by the unit nurse educator and simulation center.
• Provide in-service education and clinical direction to supporting government personnel (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students).

Physical & Work Environment

• Hospital-based inpatient Labor & Delivery unit.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and direct patient interaction.
• Exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and medical hazards consistent with obstetric healthcare settings.

Requirements

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience within the last two (2) years as a Registered Nurse in an inpatient intrapartum (Labor & Delivery) setting.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification (AWHONN), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) or Emergencies in Clinical Obstetrics (ECO) certification (within 180 days of hire).
• STABLE certification (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, Emotional Support).