What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse position at Live Well Homecare?
Obstetric Nurse (Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum)
Provide comprehensive obstetric nursing care throughout labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. Perform ongoing assessment of maternal and fetal well-being, administer prescribed treatments and medications, and support safe delivery of patients.
Respond promptly to obstetric emergencies and changes in patient status, ensuring appropriate clinical intervention. Educate patients and families on postpartum care, recovery, and newborn guidance, and maintain clear, accurate documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess maternal and fetal health and monitor clinical status
- Administer treatments and medication per clinical orders
- Assist with delivery support and coordinate care as needed
- Manage and respond to obstetric emergencies
- Provide patient and family education for postpartum and newborn care
- Collaborate with the interprofessional care team
- Current RN licensure and obstetric nursing competency
- Strong assessment, clinical judgment, and patient monitoring skills
- Ability to act quickly in urgent or rapidly changing situations
- Effective communication and compassionate patient/family support
- Team-based collaboration and accurate documentation