Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery / Recovery / Postpartum

Location

Elizabethtown, KY

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Rotating Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, incorporating the nursing process, critical thinking, and consideration of patient culture, age, and developmental level
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care in coordination with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team
• Administer medications, perform medical procedures such as wound care and IV therapy, and operate medical equipment in accordance with established policies and professional guidelines
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition; facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities in a timely manner
• Provide patient and family-centered education, including discharge teaching and coordination with case management
• Mentor nursing staff and students, serve as a clinical resource, and actively participate in unit-based quality improvement and professional governance activities

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required
• Proficiency in medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and use of medical equipment and technology
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and patient/family education

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Experience in labor and delivery, recovery, or postpartum nursing settings

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a patient-centered environment that emphasizes holistic care, healing, and nursing excellence
• Work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that values clinical autonomy and professional growth