About this Registered Nurse ( Labor & Delivery) - Per Diem - Fullerton, CA role at VitalHire
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Labor & Delivery
Location: Fullerton, CA
Job Type (Per Diem/Travel Contract): Per Diem
Hourly Pay Rate: $69.52/hr
Shift: Night
Experience Required: 2 years minimum RN L&D experience
License Required: CA RN
Certifications Required: BLS
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for obstetrical patients.
- Monitor maternal and fetal well-being throughout labor and delivery.
- Interpret fetal heart rate tracings and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
- Assist with vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections.
- Perform obstetrical triage and comprehensive patient assessments.
- Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and emergency obstetrical interventions.
- Provide patient and family education regarding labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
- Respond effectively to obstetrical emergencies and neonatal resuscitation situations.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation.
- Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia, NICU staff, lactation consultants, and case management to ensure optimal patient outcomes.