Registered Nurse - L&D job in Alexandria , LA

Company: Gifted Healthcare
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: November 18, 2021

Job Description:

Labor & Delivery Unit/ L&D Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job
As a Labor and Delivery (L&D) Registered Nurse, you will provide direct care and support for women before, during, and after the delivery of a baby.
Labor and Delivery RN Responsibilities:

• The L&D RN is responsible for monitoring patient throughout labor
  
• The Registered Nurse serves as the primary point of contact for family members
  
• Performs knowledge of phlebotomy, basic IV and central lines
  
• L&D registered nurses exhibit knowledge of hemodynamics
  
• Assesses and records maternal vital signs throughout labor and post-partum stages
  
• Administers pain medication and other medicines as ordered
  
• Labor and Delivery nurses ensure that patient is in proper positioning for delivery
  
• Aids doctor with aspect of delivery
  
• RN reads fetal monitor and monitors baby's heart rate
  
• Records time of birth
  
• The Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse provides immediate care of newborn
  
• Educates and supports new mothers and families on infant care
  
• The RN Provides other duties as assigned

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