What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and Delivery position at Sentara Health?
Sentara RMH Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery in Harrisonburg, VA! Preferred applicants will have experience specifically in Labor and Delivery and will cross train into postpartum.
Schedules available:
Full-Time Rotating: Three 12-hour shifts per week with weekend rotation on Saturday and Sunday.
Call Requirement: Self Scheduled call is 32-40 hours per 6-week schedule. Must be within 30 minutes of the facility for call requirements.
Sign on bonus up to $15,000 available for qualified candidates.
About the LDRP:
Sentara RMH Medical Centers Family Birthplace includes 10 private bed L&D, and a 20 bed post-partum mother/baby. Our Level 2 newborn specialty care nursery has a 1 to 1 ratio while our intermediate care babies have a 1 to 3 nursing ratio. Our LDRP unit also offers post operative care for complex GYN and Breast surgical needs. This specialty area has a 100-member team cross trained to offer best in class healthcare to Harrisonburg, VA, and surrounding areas. The schedule is primarily 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holiday requirements. Awarded as US News Top Maternity Care Hospitals, the LDRP at Sentara RMH Medical Center offers state-of-the-art care while maintaining personalized experiences for all patients.
Learn more about Sentara RMH Medical Center - Family Birthplace!
Transition to Practice/ Nurse Residency Program
The Women’s Health Transition to Practice program will focus on the transition experience with support and skill acquisition for practice in Labor & Delivery (L&D) (14 weeks training), Labor-Delivery-Recovery-Postpartum (LDRP) (16 weeks training), Antepartum (12 weeks training), Mother/Baby (12 weeks), or Nursery (12 weeks).
Program includes:
Formal delivery of fundamental Women’s Health nursing concepts and standards via Perinatal Orientation and Education Program (POEP) modules blended with in-person sessions utilizing case studies, gaming, simulation, and skills labs
Exposure to Sentara policies and evidence-based practice guidelines as recommended by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses
Hands-on experience in Women’s Health alongside a trained nurse preceptor or Mentor within department.
Opportunity to share experiences and network with peers in a safe, protected environment
Series of virtual professional development sessions with mentoring (optional for experienced nurses)
Education
Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing
BSN or MSN Preferred
Certification/Licensure
Women's Care - Perinatal departments; NRP within 6 months of hire.
BLS within 90 days of hire
Registered nursing license required
EFM- Electronic Fetal monitoring preferred
Certified Obstetrics Nursing preferred
Experience
2 years of acute care registered nurse experience in Women's health preferred
1 year of acute care registered nursing experience highly preferred
Labor and Delivery specific Experience preferred
Strong understanding of patient safety protocols.
Manages complex cases in fast-paced environments
Communication with patients and providers
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