LPN

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Provide exceptional care to women during labor delivery and postpartum ensuring the safety and comfort of both the mother and newborn.
• Monitoring and Assessment: Assess and monitor the health of mothers and babies including vital signs fetal heart rates uterine contractions and overall health conditions.
• Labor Management: Assist with labor progress and provide support during delivery including administering medications (e.g. epidurals pain relief) and performing necessary medical interventions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with obstetricians midwives anesthesiologists and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Delivery Support: Assist in all stages of labor and delivery including assisting with vaginal and cesarean section births providing emotional support and ensuring a sterile and safe environment.
• Newborn Care: Ensure the immediate care and evaluation of the newborn after delivery including performing newborn assessments administering medications and initiating breastfeeding support.
• Postpartum Care: Provide nursing care for new mothers including monitoring their recovery from childbirth assisting with breastfeeding and addressing any physical or emotional needs.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and families about childbirth postdelivery care newborn care and any other necessary health practices.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and uptodate records of patient conditions treatments medications and procedures. Ensure compliance with hospital policies and documentation standards.
• Emergency Response: Respond quickly to complications during labor delivery or postpartum periods including taking immediate action when required and alerting appropriate team members.
• Advocacy: Serve as an advocate for patients and their families ensuring their needs are met their questions are answered and they are treated with dignity and respect.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Associate s degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor s degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure/Certifications:
• Current active Registered Nurse (RN) license in MO.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred.
• Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNCOB) certification preferred but not required.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery nursing or a similar maternal health care environment.
• Experience in labor management vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections preferred.
• Skills:
• Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to quickly identify changes in patient conditions.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care especially in highstress situations.
• Knowledge of pain management techniques and ability to support patients through labor and delivery.

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