What are the responsibilities and job description for the L&D - Labor and Delivery Nurse position at Kaiser Healthcare?
Position: Labor and Delivery Nurse
Location: Kaiser Permanente
Shift: Days or Nights
We are searching for a dedicated Labor and Delivery nurse to deliver vital care to seriously ill or injured patients in our Labor and Delivery department. You will work with women in triage, antepartum mothers, intrapartum mothers, surgical patients, and postpartum mother/baby couplets.
You will perform a range of tasks including performing diagnostic tests, conducting follow-up visits, monitoring patient recovery, and responding to medical emergencies. In addition to having a highly analytical mindset, our ideal candidate will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:
· Evaluate and monitor the patient’s progress.
· Identify sudden or subtle changes in a patient’s medical condition.
· Deliver regular updates to doctors, patients, and their family members.
· Begin treatment and monitor doses.
· If necessary, respond to a medical emergency and alert the appropriate doctors.
· Care for patient needs throughout their recovery in the Pospartum unit.
· Complete all necessary paperwork before transferring a patient.
· Maintain patient records.
· Create and implement effective care plans.
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a relevant field.
· At least 1 year experience as a Labor and Delivery nurse.
· Good understanding of health information structures and technology.
· Demonstrate brilliant empathy and communication skills.
· Ability to work in a stressful and emotional environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- Best email address to reach you
Experience:
- Labor and Delivery: 1 year (Preferred)
- Hospital: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Nurse (Preferred)
- Advance AWHONN (Preferred)