Registered Nurse - Labor, Delivery, Recovery & Postpartum (LDRP)

About the Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to women and their families throughout childbirth, including neonatal care. They support the entire labor and postpartum process, ensuring a seamless experience and promoting mother-baby bonding.

Responsibilities

• Conducts maternal and neonatal evaluations, fetal monitoring, and pain management.
• Develops individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Offers emotional support, assists with deliveries, and prepares sterile fields.
• Monitors mothers and newborns, supports breastfeeding, and educates families during postpartum and recovery.
• Provides routine and specialized care for newborns, including those in Level II NICU, with monitoring, medication administration, and family education.
• Administers medications accurately and maintains detailed records.
• Educates families on labor, postpartum, and newborn care; works with multidisciplinary teams.
• Responds effectively to fetal distress, postpartum hemorrhage, and neonatal emergencies.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
• Current RN license in Tennessee.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Fetal Monitoring within 90 days.
• Minimum of 2 years recent labor and delivery experience, including surgical assisting.
• Experience in acute care settings preferred.

Skills

• Clinical expertise and critical thinking.
• Compassion and effective communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.