Registered Nurse- Labor, Delivery, Recovery & Post Partum (LDRP) Days

Description

Nashville General Hospital is hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor Delivery Recovery Post Partum (LDRP).

Labor Delivery Recovery Post Partum (LDRP)RegisteredNurse

The LDRP Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive patient-centered care to women and their families throughout the childbirth continuum including labor delivery recovery postpartum and Level II neonatal care. Embracing the LDRP model of care the RN ensures a seamless and supportive experience from labor through postpartum fostering a strong mother-baby dyad (mother-baby pair). The LDRP - RN demonstrates clinical expertise critical thinking skills compassion and effective communication to ensure optimal outcomes for mothers and newborns.

LDRPRNRoles and Responsibilities :

• Assessment : Conducts comprehensive assessments of the laboring mother including fetal monitoring pain management and maternal vital signs. Assesses newborns immediately after birth ensuring proper identification Apgar scoring and initiation of necessary care.
• Care Planning : Develops individualized care plans based on patient assessments and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
• Labor Support : Provides continuous labor support including emotional support education and guidance on various comfort measures and pain management techniques.
• Delivery Assistance : Assists with vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections including acting as a second assist to the physician. Prepares and maintains sterile fields administers medications as ordered and provides immediate postpartum care to both mother and newborn.
• Recovery and Postpartum Care :
• Monitors mothers and newborns during the recovery period.
• Assists with breastfeeding or formula feeding.
• Provides education on newborn care.
• Addresses any concerns or complications
• Newborn Care
• Provides expert care for newborns including routine screenings vaccinations and monitoring for jaundice and other common neonatal conditions.
• Facilitates early skin-to-skin contact to promote bonding and breastfeeding success.
• Supports parents in understanding and responding to their newborns cues and needs.
• Level II NICU Care :
• Provides specialized care for newborns requiring Level II NICU interventions including respiratory support intravenous therapy and feeding assistance.
• Monitors vital signsadministers medicationsand performs procedures as ordered by the neonatologist or neonatal nurse practitioner.
• Educates parents on the specialized care their newborn is receiving and fosters a supportive environment for the family.
• Medication Administration : Administers medications safely and accurately adhering to hospital protocols and physician orders.
• Documentation : Maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation of all patient care activities including assessments interventions and patient responses.
• Patient Education : Educates patients and families on labor progress pain management options newborn care postpartum self-care and available resources.
• Collaboration : Collaborates effectively with physicians midwives lactation consultants and other healthcare professionals to provide seamless and holistic care.
• Emergency Response : Responds promptly and effectively to emergencies including fetal distress postpartum hemorrhage and newborn resuscitation.

RequiredSkills & Qualifications :

About Nashville General Hospital

Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashvilles original community- based hospital. Joint Commission accredited NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues tomaintainits strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved while alsoprovidingcare to all segments of the community

Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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Key Skills

Patient Care,vital signs,ICU,EKG,ACLS,Acute Care,Recovery Room,IV,Surgery,Anesthesia,Surgical Procedures,BLS,PACU,Medical Administration,Medical Records

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1