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RN - Labor & Delivery/Nursery/Postpartum - PRN

Forrest City Medical Center

#Registered Nurse #BLS #ACLS #Vital Signs #PRN #Wound Care #Pain Management #Acute Care #12-hour Shifts

Quick overview

The Registered Nurse will conduct comprehensive assessments of mothers and newborns, monitoring changes and providing direct patient care throughout labor, birth, and postpartum recovery. Responsibilities also include closely monitoring maternal and fetal well-being, performing newborn assessments, and maintaining accurate patient records.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold current RN licensure in Arkansas and possess required certifications including ACLS, BLS, and NRP, all approved through the American Heart Association. A minimum of two years of experience in Labor and Delivery, Level 2 Nursery, and/or Mother/Baby settings is mandatory.

Registered NurseACLSWound CarePain ManagementBLSFetal MonitoringNRPNewborn AssessmentLabor and DeliveryPostpartumMaternal CareNurseryElectronic Patient Records

Job description

Registered Nurse - Women's Services - PRN

Forrest City Medical Center is your community medical provider, serving Eastern Arkansas and its residents with physical therapy, radiology imaging, women’s center and senior care. Forrest City Medical Center is a118 bed Acute Care facility located 40 minutes west of Memphis, TN and less than 90 miles for Little Rock, AR.

Position Details

Shift: PRN
Hours: 12-hour shifts

Job Summary

Conduct comprehensive assessments of mothers and newborns, monitoring changes in condition and identifying patient needs.
Provide direct patient care to women and their families throughout the stages of labor, birth, and postpartum recovery.
Will closely monitor maternal and fetal well-being.
Provide specialized nursing care to recovering mothers, including wound care, pain management, and support with hygiene.
Perform routine newborn assessments, monitor vital signs, and ensure infant safety.
Maintain accurate and detailed electronic patient records, documenting all aspects of care and patient progress.

Qualifications

Current licensure as RN, State of Arkansas.
Specific clinical experience may be required for specific position.
Current ACLS, BLS certification required.
NRP certification required.
All certifications must be approved through the American Heart Association.
Two years Labor and Delivery, Level 2 Nursery, and/or Mother/Baby experience required.