Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Sign-on bonus of $15,000 available for qualified candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply; details discussed during the interview process.

Shift’s Available: Nights • Employment Type: Full Time • Hours: 12-hour shift • Location: Southern Regional Medical Center - Riverdale, GA

About the Role

A Labor and Delivery RN provides comprehensive care to mothers and newborns before, during, and immediately after childbirth, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting with deliveries. They also perform clinical tasks, ensure patient safety, educate families, and coordinate closely with the healthcare team to respond to both routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Maternal Monitoring: check blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and monitor for signs of complications like preeclampsia or infection
• Labor Support: assist with positioning the patient, guide breathing techniques, and offer comfort measures like massage, cold packs, birthing balls, or hydrotherapy
• IV Therapy: start and maintain IVs for hydration, medication administration, or anesthesia
• Patient Advocacy: act as advocates during labor, especially for patients who may have specific birth plans or cultural needs
• Newborn Care: dry, warm, and assess the baby immediately after birth (Apgar scoring), assist with cord clamping, and administer prophylactic medications

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
• BLS certification within 30 days and maintain current
• ACLS certification within 90 days and maintain current
• NRP certification within 90 days and maintain current
• Basic Fetal monitoring within 60 days of hire and maintain current
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 12 months
• AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certificate preferred
• STABLE preferred

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other benefits