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

General Information

This position is for a Labor and Delivery (L&D) Registered Nurse (RN) at a facility offering comprehensive maternal care, including a Level 3 NICU.

Unit Information

• Number of L&D beds: 10
• OB ED (Triage beds): 4
• Antepartum rooms: 4

Patient Types

The unit provides care for a diverse range of pregnant patients, including those with high-risk complications, antepartum, OB triage, postpartum, and newborns. We are equipped to manage various risk factors throughout the labor and delivery process.

Patient Ratios

• Antepartum: 1:3
• Inactive Labor: 1:2
• Active Labor: 1:1
• Postpartum/Couplet care: 1:3 couplets

Qualifications

• Required: BLS, NRP certifications
• Preferred: ACLS, certification in inpatient obstetrics, electronic fetal monitoring, or inpatient antepartum
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of L&D nursing experience; 2 years preferred, ideally in a Level 3 or higher unit

Skills Required

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to manage high-acuity labor patients and possess the following skills:

• IV starts, cervical checks, phlebotomy
• Management of magnesium sulfate, blood administration, and insulin
• Circulating C-sections and postpartum recovery care

Additionally, candidates should be comfortable caring for normal newborn nursery patients (Level I care) and have experience with lower acuity NICU patients (Level II care) preferred.

Education

Completion of a nursing education program approved by a Board of Nursing is required. A Registered Nurse (RN) license is necessary for practice.

Support on the Unit

The unit is supported by:

• Unit Secretary
• Scrub Tech dedicated to L&D RNs
• Charge Nurse
• VAT team available as needed
• Respiratory Therapy (RT) available 24/7
• OB Physician team
• Anesthesia/CRNA team

Charting System and Equipment

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Baxter
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell

Floating and Orientation

Candidates will be required to work in Postpartum/Couplet care during the contract duration. Orientation includes 4 days with a preceptor, with 3 days in L&D and 1 day in Postpartum.

Scheduling

Shift times are 12-hour shifts, with scheduling options for both days and nights. Candidates must be willing to work variable shifts throughout the contract period, including every other weekend and holidays as needed. Time off requests are subject to managerial approval.

Additional Notes

Candidates may be expected to precept students. Scrub color is cobalt blue, which is provided by the facility. Free parking is available on-site.