Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery / Recovery / Postpartum

Location

Lexington, Kentucky

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments in accordance with RN scope of practice, considering patient culture, age, and developmental level.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care, determining desired outcomes in coordination with patients, families, and the inter-professional team.
• Initiate and carry out nursing interventions, procedures, and therapies with clinical autonomy; recognize and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities, including discharge teaching and coordination with case management.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of care provided by other team members.
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and documentation auditing.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all members of the care team.
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety needs and implement appropriate safety measures.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 3–5 years of previous nursing experience, preferably in Labor and Delivery or a related specialty.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Why Join Us

• Work in a patient-centered environment that values nursing excellence, evidence-based practice, and a collaborative team culture.
• Gain meaningful contract experience in a high-acuity Labor and Delivery setting with opportunities to make a direct impact on patient outcomes.