RN - 19372266

About the position

The Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) joins the Family Birthing Center team to provide comprehensive care for expectant mothers, assist with labor and delivery, and facilitate postpartum care. This is a high-risk, fast-paced role requiring adaptability, a strong clinical foundation, and the ability to manage varied scenarios from start to finish. The RN works collaboratively with a skilled healthcare team and may float to maternal and newborn units as needed.

The Family Birthing Center has 10 Labor and Delivery beds, two operating room suites designated for cesarean sections, three triage beds, three antepartum testing spaces, and 12 postpartum beds. The unit handles approximately 140–165 births per month. The position is based at a facility in Sacramento, California. Scrubs are provided. The RN is expected to manage all aspects of patient care during shifts and participate in ongoing education and training to maintain high standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide care for patients in labor, including preterm labor, inductions, and cesarean sections.
• Perform advanced fetal monitoring and respond to high-risk alerts.
• Circulate during cesarean sections and assist with other surgical procedures.
• Provide couplet care, managing mother and baby as a unit.
• Administer and titrate prescribed medications, including Pitocin.
• Coordinate care with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatal specialists, and other healthcare team members.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Float to maternal and newborn units as needed.
• Participate in weekend shifts and holiday rotations.
• Manage all aspects of patient care during shifts.
• Participate in ongoing education and training opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience.
• Current ACLS, BLS, NRP, and AWHONN-Advanced certifications.
• Experience circulating for cesarean sections.
• Ability to interpret EKG strips for patients in PACU.
• Familiarity with AWHONN guidelines for patient ratios.
• Ability to manage a variety of high-risk scenarios and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to float to other units as required.