Labor & Delivery RN
Louisville, KY
Access Healthcare
1x12 hrs, Nights

RN - Labor & Delivery

Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Shift: Night
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse in Labor & Delivery, you will be responsible for providing safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care. You will assess, develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care, focusing on patient comfort, education, and satisfaction. The role includes supervising licensed and non-licensed staff, mentoring/precepting, and participating in quality and safety improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and reassessments, making sound independent clinical decisions.
• Develop, prioritize, implement, and revise plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Monitor and document patient responses to clinical interventions.
• Provide and evaluate education tailored to patient and family needs during the hospital stay and at discharge.
• Delegate tasks to staff and foster teamwork and communication.
• Participate in unit goal development, performance improvement, and practice governance.
• Promote a safe, clean, and secure environment.
• Recognize complex patient data to prioritize care and anticipate discharge needs.
• Address cultural and ethnic considerations in care planning.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Acute care nursing experience
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and EFM
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified.

Additional Information

• This position emphasizes leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and public policy affecting healthcare is important.
• The role requires the ability to manage complex patient situations and prioritize effectively.