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
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Physical Setting:
Work Location: In person