Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Location

• Moses Lake, WA

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and data collection focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive patient status.
• Implement patient care plans accurately and consistently, adhering to policies and procedures.
• Educate patients and their families regarding care needs, readiness, and health management.
• Document patient information thoroughly in electronic medical records and paper processes as required.
• Supervise and delegate patient care activities to team members effectively, ensuring high-quality care delivery.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities when needed, including coordinating staffing, managing patient assignments, and facilitating unit operations.
• Maintain professional growth through ongoing education and participation in seminars and workshops.
• Adhere to safety standards, infection control protocols, and regulatory requirements to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with team members, physicians, patients, and families to support a collaborative care environment.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Valid and active Washington State RN license.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or equivalent) within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred experience in acute care or labor and delivery settings.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for Mother Baby Unit RNs.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Fetal monitoring certification such as AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring or NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring.
• Additional specialty certifications such as RN-C in labor and delivery preferred.

Why Join Us

• Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional maternal and neonatal care in a supportive and innovative environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a caring organization committed to excellence.

Work Environment
This position reports to the Nursing Department leadership and works closely with physicians, multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families to ensure the best possible outcomes. The role involves working in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment requiring physical stamina, emotional resilience, and strong clinical judgment.