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Travel RN - L&D 12hr Days Carle Foundation

Travel RN - L&D 12hr Days Carle Foundation

Fidelity on Call, LTDUrbana, IL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

  • Pay Rate : Rate may vary due to local or non-local contracted rates : $60-$65 / hr combined Rate of pay. ( Pay packages are a combination of taxable hourly rates, tax free allowances for travel, housing, and meal allowances) ( Rates are subject to change via client need)
  • Additional bonuses are available.
  • Rates are subject to change via client

Labor Delivery Registered Nurse Job Description :

  • Patient monitoring :

    • Continuously monitoring fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs during labor, including timing contractions.

  • Pain management :

    • Administering epidurals and other pain relief medications as needed.

  • Vaginal exams :

    • Performing vaginal exams to assess cervical dilation and progress of labor.

  • Assisting during delivery :

    • Providing support and guidance to the mother during pushing, assisting with forceps or vacuum deliveries, and performing episiotomies if necessary.

  • C-section assistance :

    • Assisting the surgical team during cesarean deliveries.

  • Postpartum care :

    • Monitoring the mother's recovery after delivery, including vital signs, bleeding, and uterine contractions.

  • Newborn assessment :

    • Evaluating the newborn's health immediately after birth, including Apgar scores.

  • Patient education :

    • Providing information and support to the mother and partner regarding labor stages, pain management options, and newborn care.

  • Identifying complications :

    • Recognizing potential complications during labor and delivery, such as fetal distress or abnormal bleeding, and taking appropriate action.

  • Communication and collaboration :

    • Working closely with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.

    Required skills for a labor and delivery nurse :

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide emotional support and build rapport with patients
  • Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities to assess and manage potential complications
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Physical stamina to assist during prolonged labors and deliveries
  • Thorough understanding of fetal monitoring and interpretation
  • Knowledge of pain management techniques and medication administration
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