Provide comprehensive nursing care to expectant mothers and newborns before, during, and after labor, including monitoring vital signs and assisting in deliveries. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage routine and emergency obstetric situations while providing emotional support and education to families.
Requirements summary
Requires a graduate degree from an accredited nursing program and a valid Illinois RN license. Mandatory certifications include BLS, with ACLS, NRP, and EFM required or obtainable within six months.
Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to join our acute care team.
The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care to expectant mothers and their newborns in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
As a Labor and Delivery RN, you will work closely with obstetricians, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and positive childbirth experiences, managing both routine deliveries and emergency situations with competence and empathy.
Additionally, this position requires flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
Essential Duties Provide comprehensive nursing care to women before, during, and after labor, including monitoring maternal and fetal vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with epidurals.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families throughout the labor process.
Monitor labor progression using fetal monitoring devices, and respond to any abnormalities or emergencies as necessary.
Assist in all aspects of labor, including preparing patients for delivery, guiding mothers through labor, and coaching during pushing.
Assist physicians with vaginal deliveries and Cesarean sections (C-sections), including prepping the delivery room and ensuring sterile environments.
Provide immediate newborn care, including resuscitation and APGAR scoring, as needed.
Provide postpartum care to mothers and newborns, including administering medications, monitoring recovery, and facilitating skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding support.
Educate patients and families about postpartum care, newborn care, and any discharge instructions.
Respond to obstetric emergencies such as preeclampsia, hemorrhage, and fetal distress with quick thinking and effective interventions.
Participate in Code OB, Code Blue, or other emergency protocols as necessary.
Team member will maintain annual education requirements Non-essential Duties Participate in departmental meetings and continuing education opportunities.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plan With Employer Match
Assist with maintaining cleanliness and inventory in the labor and delivery unit.
Provide mentorship and guidance to nursing students or newly hired RNs as needed.
Responsibilities
Preferred Experience Minimum of one year of experience as an RN in Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby, or Womens Health preferred. Required Licensure/Education Graduate of an accredited nursing program RN license in the state of IL required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required (or willingness to obtain within 6 months) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NPR) Certification Required (or willingness to obtain within 6 months) Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) Certification Required (or willingness to obtain within 6 months) *New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date Preferred Education BSN preferred
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes: Compensation Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits
.5 to 1.0 FTE Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
Benefits
.001 to .49 FTE: Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work Employee Health Requirements Chemicals: Disinfectants, Betadine, room deodorizers, Alcohol, others per MSDS sheets Video Display Terminals: Average Blood and Body Fluids: Frequent contact with IV devices and high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, vomitus, stool and amniotic fluid) does create a high risk. However, appropriate usage of needleless IV system, universal precautions, and protective equipment should greatly minimize risk. TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal risk exists, given the patient population; however, usage of protective clothing and universal precautions minimize any existing risk Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Required to communicate with patient, family and MD's Vision: Needed to perform necessary assessments of patient status; medication administration; usage of computer terminals.
Smell
Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
Hearing
Needed to hear patient call lights, calls for help, patient concerns; alarms (i.e. monitors, fire codes, via
PA)
Touch: Needed to perform percussive assessments and to comfort patients; manipulate tools
Activity/Lifting
Requirements: Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 4%
Stand: 40%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 25%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 1%
Bend: 30%
Reach above shoulders: 3% The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs:
Frequently
Up to 20 lbs:
Frequently
Up to 35 lbs:
Frequently
Up to 60 lbs:
Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs:
Not
Required
Up to 100 lbs:
Not
Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment - carry 25'-150' waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25'-150' waist high. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weigh over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers up or down 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency. Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 30
Twist: 15
Stand: 60
Crawl: 0
Walk: 10
Kneel: 0
Lift: 5
Drive: 0
Squat: 2
Climb: 1
Bend: 15
Reach above shoulders: 2
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated): Simple grasp up to 10 lbs.
Normal weight: 5#
Pushing & pulling - 50-200 lbs:
Occasionally
Fine
Manipulation: Typing in computer, omnicell, using pens to chart, drawing up meds in syringe and administration, starting IV's.
Leg
Strength - up to 50 lbs: Occasionally-(repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: utilized in positioning beds during transport; x-ray, surgery or in an emergency situation from floor to floor, locking beds or cardiac chairs.)
Environmental
Factors &
Special
Hazards:
Inside hours: 11.95
Outside hours : 0.5
Temperature:
Normal
Range
Lighting:
Average
Noise levels:
Average
Humidity:
Dry
Atmosphere:
Odors
Special
Hazards: Radiation - Infrequent portable x-rays in patients' rooms
Protective
Clothing
Required:
As required for universal precautions ie: gloves, gowns, masks, goggles.
