Labor & Delivery Charge Nurse
Monroe, LA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

{ "Job Title": [ "RN Charge Nurse — Labor & Delivery (L&D)" ], "Location": [ "Location not specified — details will be provided during the recruiting process" ], "Shift": [ "Shift pattern not specified — day/evening/night options may be available; confirm during screening" ], "Duration": [ "Duration not specified — permanent, contract, or per-diem options may be available; ask your recruiter for details" ], "Job Description": [ "We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse to serve as a Charge Nurse on the unit.", "This role blends hands-on clinical care with leadership responsibilities to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care for laboring patients and newborns.", "You will lead the team on shift, coordinate patient flow, and support clinical decision-making in a fast-paced maternal-child setting." ], "Schedule & Details": [ "Charge responsibilities are performed during assigned clinical shifts.", "May include weekend and holiday coverage depending on the unit schedule.", "Shift length and frequency will be confirmed with the recruiter; flexibility is often needed for leadership coverage." ], "Responsibilities": [ "Provide direct maternal and newborn nursing care as needed in the L&D setting.", "Act as the charge nurse by assigning and delegating patient care, monitoring staffing and workload, and ensuring appropriate skill mix.", "Triages admissions and coordinates patient flow between triage, labor rooms, delivery, and postpartum as appropriate.", "Serve as a clinical resource and escalation point for the team, collaborating with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary staff.", "Promote a safe environment by ensuring compliance with policies, documentation standards, and unit protocols.", "Support staff development through mentorship, guidance, and facilitating effective communication during shift handoffs." ], "Requirements": [ "Active RN license in the state of practice (state license or compact as applicable).", "Clinical L&D experience — must have prior hands-on labor & delivery nursing background.", "Prior charge nurse or shift leadership experience — responsible for clinical oversight and staff coordination.", "Current BLS certification required.", "NRP and/or ACLS certifications preferred or required depending on facility — verify during screening.", "Strong leadership, communication, and critical-thinking skills; ability to work effectively in high-acuity, fast-paced situations." ], "Why Join Us?": [ "Opportunity to lead and shape care delivery on the Labor & Delivery unit.", "Chance to mentor colleagues and influence clinical practice and workflows.", "Engage in meaningful maternal-newborn care with a collaborative interdisciplinary team.", "Competitive compensation and benefits — specific details available from the recruiter." ]}