Registered Nurse (RN) - L&D at TidalHealth – Salisbury, Maryland

Why work at TidalHealth?

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L&D RN Position Summary

The L&D RN provides nursing care for pregnant mothers beginning around the 16th week of pregnancy all the way through the immediate postpartum period. The L&D RN also provides care to the newborn immediately after delivery as well as care for families that experience a loss of pregnancy. The L&D RN is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA Standards and the Nursing Process. The registered nurse acts as a patient advocate. The L&D RN provides support, information and direct care and utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures. The registered nurse educates patients and families on significant self-care issues. The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required.

L&D RN Position Requirements

• Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse. Must hold a license in the state of permanent residency.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• PALS
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring, Neonatal Resuscitation, and obtain EFM certification within 2 years.

L&D RN Work Schedule

• May be assigned to day, evening, or night shifts or a combination per departmental policy.
• Scheduled off at least three holidays per year.
• Required to work weekends per unit need.
• Expected to work overtime on occasion.

L&D RN Benefits

• At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.