Labor and Delivery RN
Sitka, AK
GlobalPoint
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery (Juneau, AK)

Job Summary:

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care in a Critical Access Hospital, including Labor & Delivery, postpartum recovery, and newborn care. The RN will be responsible for managing obstetric patients throughout labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period while ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care for mothers and newborns.

Responsibilities:

• Perform patient assessments and develop individualized nursing care plans.
• Provide comprehensive Labor & Delivery, postpartum, and newborn care.
• Monitor fetal heart rates and maternal conditions throughout labor.
• Assist with labor, delivery, recovery, and emergency obstetric procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments safely.
• Recognize changes in patient conditions and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Provide patient and family education and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, and neonatal care teams.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and follow safety protocols.
• Float to other departments as needed.

Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program.
• Active Alaska RN license required at the time of submission.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required.
• Labor & Delivery and fetal monitoring competency required.
• Must demonstrate strong clinical judgment and emergency response skills.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to lift, push, and move up to 50 lbs.

Additional Requirements:

• Flu vaccination required.
• ICPA background check required.
• Fingerprint cards must arrive in Juneau within one week of offer acceptance.
• ICPA background processing takes approximately 3–5 weeks after fingerprint cards are received.
• Start date may be delayed if fingerprint cards are not submitted promptly.
• On-call availability may be required.
• Clinical competency validation required within 3 months and every 3 years.
• High-risk competency validation required within 3 months and annually.