Labor and Delivery RN
Rapid City, SD
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Flexible

General Information

We are seeking a dedicated Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The facility provides comprehensive maternity services, including a labor and delivery unit with 10 labor/delivery beds, 4 OB triage beds, and 4 antepartum rooms. The Mother/Baby unit consists of 20 beds, with an emphasis on couplet care and parent rooming-in.

Minimum Experience Requirements

• 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience OR
• 2 years of Postpartum/GYN experience

Patient Types

Our facility cares for a diverse range of pregnant patients, including those requiring high-risk management due to complications such as pre-eclampsia, hypertension, and magnesium sulfate infusions. We also accommodate low-intervention laboring patients and postpartum mothers with infants.

Unit Patient Ratios

• Antepartum: 1:3
• Inactive Labor: 1:2
• Active Labor: 1:1
• Postpartum/Couplet care: Generally 1:3 couplets, may flex to a maximum of 1:4
• NICU feeder/grower groups: 1:3
• Pediatrics: Up to 1:5

Required Certifications and Skills

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Stable, CBC preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Certification in inpatient obstetrics
• Electronic fetal monitoring or inpatient antepartum experience preferred

Responsibilities

The Labor and Delivery RN will be responsible for:

• Providing couplet care and support for mothers and their newborns.
• Caring for patients with gynecological surgical needs.
• Administering medications and IV therapies, including magnesium sulfate and insulin drips.
• Performing nursing procedures such as cervical checks and circulating for C-sections.
• Supporting NICU standards for infants requiring specialized care.
• Floating to various units such as NICU, Pediatrics, or PICU as needed.

Orientation and Support

Comprehensive orientation will be provided, along with ongoing support from a dedicated clinical resource nurse available to assist RN staff. The unit utilizes the EPIC charting system for efficient documentation.

Shift Information

• 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights (0630-1830, 1830-0630).
• Weekend rotation: Every other weekend; may be adjusted based on preferences.
• Holidays: May be required as needed.

Location

City, State

Additional Notes

• Free parking available for all staff.
• Flexibility to work with student precepting is a plus.