About the role
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN), Labor & Delivery Location: Rutherfordton, NC Job Type: Full-time Skills: Labor & Delivery, postpartum recovery, antepartum care, and maternal-newborn monitoring
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About the Opportunity
We are partnering with an established healthcare organization in Rutherfordton, NC, to recruit an experienced Registered Nurse (RN). This opportunity is ideal for a compassionate and skilled nurse passionate about providing high-quality maternal and newborn care in a collaborative hospital environment.
The Women's Services unit is a close-knit team providing comprehensive care across Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Antepartum services. Nurses have the opportunity to support patients throughout different stages of pregnancy, childbirth, and recovery while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary healthcare team.
What You’ll Do
* Provide direct nursing care to patients throughout labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and antepartum hospitalization. * Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor patient progress. * Administer medications and treatments safely, including Pitocin for labor induction and augmentation and magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia or preterm labor. * Monitor fetal well-being, interpret non-stress tests, and assist with advanced fetal monitoring procedures. * Provide nursing care for patients recovering from cesarean sections and gynecological procedures. * Support newborn care, including oxygen therapy, IV medications, phototherapy, feeding assistance, and care of premature infants. * Assist physicians with obstetric procedures, including intrauterine pressure catheter placement and amnioinfusion. * Recognize and respond appropriately to maternal and neonatal complications or emergencies. * Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate safe, effective patient care. * Educate patients and families on maternal health, newborn care, medications, and discharge instructions. * Maintain accurate patient documentation and ensure effective communication during shift handoffs. * Support unit operations, orientation, and training of nursing staff as needed.
Required Qualifications * Active North Carolina RN license or a valid multistate compact RN license authorizing practice in North Carolina. * Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program. * Minimum of 2 years of Women's Services and Labor & Delivery nursing experience for PRN consideration. * Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. * Ability to work independently and respond effectively in high-pressure clinical situations. * Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient-care skills.
Certifications
The position calls for the following certifications and training:
* Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Advanced Fetal Monitoring STABLE Program Handle With Care
Certification currency and completion timelines will be confirmed during the screening process.
Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). * Experience in a combined Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) environment. * Experience caring for high-risk obstetric patients and newborns requiring specialized care. * Ability to manage patients across multiple areas of Women's Services.
Compensation & Benefits
The organization offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility depending on employment status. Available programs may include:
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance * Paid time off and family leave * Retirement savings plan with employer matching * Tuition assistance and professional development * Student loan assistance programs * Employee wellness and support resources * Career growth and continuing education opportunities
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join a supportive, team-oriented Women's Services unit where your clinical expertise directly contributes to the health and well-being of mothers, newborns, and families. This position offers the opportunity to provide meaningful, hands-on patient care across multiple stages of maternity services while working in a collaborative hospital environment.
Interested in learning more?
We welcome applications from experienced Labor & Delivery and Women's Services Registered Nurses seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in maternal and newborn healthcare.