Job description

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Labor and Delivery Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional care to expectant mothers during labor and delivery, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for both the mother and the newborn. This role requires strong clinical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.

Duties

• Monitor and assess the health status of mothers and infants during labor and delivery.
• Administer medications and injections as prescribed, ensuring patient safety.
• Provide education and support to families regarding infant care, family planning, and postpartum recovery.
• Assist with emergency procedures as necessary, demonstrating acute care skills.
• Conduct assessments related to anatomy knowledge for both mother and infant.
• Manage tube feeding for infants when required.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare staff to develop individualized care plans.
• Utilize Epic or similar electronic health record systems for documentation and patient management.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment in the labor and delivery unit.

Requirements

• Valid nursing license in the state of practice.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in labor and delivery nursing preferred; outpatient or emergency room experience is a plus.
• Proficient in administering injections and managing acute care situations.
• Strong knowledge of infant care practices.
• Familiarity with tube feeding protocols is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Commitment to providing compassionate care to patients during critical moments.

Location: Polson, MT 59860
Start Date: 7/28/2025
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Facility Type: Critical Access
Total Staff Beds: 22
Charting System: Epic

Schedule Details

• Shifts: Variable
• Weekends: Every other
• Weekend Coverage: Evenly dispersed among all RNs
• On-Call: Yes – max once per pay period
• Float: Yes – to assist with phone calls, IV starts, skill support in other units (no patient assignments)
• Block Scheduling: Not required
• Hours per Week: 36–48 hours approved

Unit Coverage

Nurse is responsible for all phases of obstetric care, including:

• Labor
• Delivery
• Recovery
• Postpartum
• Neonatal care

Certifications

• Required: BLS, NRP
• Preferred: CLC, STABLE

Required Skills

( preferred skills marked with an asterisk )

• Labor and delivery management*
• Circulating for C-sections
• Sterile vaginal exams
• Triage of obstetrical patients
• Fetal monitoring
• Epi administration

Work Settings

• Labor and Delivery
• LDRP
• Antepartum

Special Procedures & Equipment

• Wireless fetal monitoring
• JADA device for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)
• Care for patients with PIH, NAS
• RN will cover all OB areas including newborn care

Join our team of skilled professionals dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of families during one of their most important experiences.

Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Labor & Delivery

Physical Setting:

• Hospital

Work Location: In person