LDRP RN
Williston, ND
Care Career
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum, and newborn patients in an LDRP unit.
• Monitor maternal and fetal conditions and accurately interpret fetal heart rate strips.
• Manage labor and delivery procedures, including monitoring patients receiving Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, and insulin infusions.
• Titrate medications and IV drips according to provider orders and established hospital protocols.
• Provide postpartum care and couplet care for mothers and newborns, maintaining a ratio of 1:3 for couplet care.
• Maintain a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio for patients receiving Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, or insulin drips.
• Care for patients with obstetric conditions, including hypertension and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
• Recognize complications, apply critical-thinking skills, and escalate urgent maternal or fetal concerns appropriately.
• Collaborate with obstetric providers, neonatologists, anesthesia personnel, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation using the Meditech EMR system.
• Follow AWHONN guidelines, hospital policies, and quality and patient safety standards.
• Float to Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department units as required, within the nurse's competency and skill set.