Job Description

At Mahaska Health, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Labor and Delivery - Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team. As a vital member of our Labor and Delivery, you will play an essential role in providing comprehensive prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum care to expectant mothers and their newborns. Your expertise will ensure that mothers receive a safe and positive birth experience while actively collaborating with a diverse team of healthcare professionals. You will be responsible for assessing patients' conditions, monitoring vital signs, and implementing appropriate interventions to support a healthy labor process. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of maternal-fetal nursing and will demonstrate exceptional communication skills to establish trust and rapport with patients and their families. We take pride in creating a nurturing environment and are committed to the professional development of our staff. If you are dedicated to providing excellent patient-centered care and are passionate about supporting families during this transformative time, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of enhancing maternal and newborn health outcomes in our community.

Hours
PRN: As needed (25% pay increase incentive)

Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to expectant mothers during prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum stages.
• Monitor and assess patient vital signs and fetal heart tones to ensure the well-being of mothers and newborns.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare team members for each patient.
• Educate patients and their families about labor, delivery, and postpartum care processes to promote informed decision-making.
• Assist in delivery and support during labor, providing emotional and physical support for mothers.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed while adhering to safety guidelines and protocols.
• Document patient care activities and outcomes accurately in medical records in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ability to correctly recognize abnormal labor situations and take proper action per departmental protocol.
• Possess ability to perform accurate vaginal exams, call physician for delivery at appropriate time and interpret fetal monitor tracings.

Requirements include but are not limited to:

• A graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa (or) a graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse able to work in the state of Iowa.
• Required to be current in BLS (Basic Life Support) by the standards of the American Heart Association.
• Required to be certified in NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) within one year of hire.
• Under supervision of preceptor, must have Birthing Center orientation entailing vaginal labor/delivery cases, cesarean section cases, post-partum and newborn care. The exact time will be based upon each R.N.’s necessary learning needs.
• Will be required to show proof of having completed Mandatory Reporter course at the time of hire or attend within 6 months of the start date.
• Must adhere to all training requirements as mandated by Federal, State, and Professional licensure and regulatory standards.
• Understand and comply with the requirements of MHP’s Compliance Program, including, but not limited to the Code of Conduct, the Compliance Policy, all supporting policies for compliance, and compliance plans affecting specific duties and responsibilities.
• Participate in all education and training programs regarding compliance as required by Practice policy and as requested by the supervisor.