Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (LDRP RN)
Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
Job Type: Federal
Company: Decypher
Category: Medical Services
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Decypher is seeking an experienced and compassionate Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (LDRP RN) to join our dedicated healthcare team. As a key member of Decypher’s clinical staff, you will play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of service members, veterans, and their families. Since 2008, Decypher has collaborated with the Defense Health Agency to deliver exceptional professional services and support to military healthcare facilities across the United States. Our mission centers on providing outstanding care to those who serve our nation, and we are proud to offer meaningful career opportunities for healthcare professionals driven by excellence and service.
As a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (LDRP RN), you will provide holistic, patient-centered care to women and newborns throughout the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum continuum. Working within military medical facilities, you will utilize your clinical expertise to ensure safety, comfort, and positive outcomes for patients and families. Your role will include comprehensive monitoring, timely interventions, thorough documentation, and education to support both patients and their loved ones during this critical period. By joining Decypher, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, apply advanced nursing skills, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and professional integrity.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (LDRP RN) - SummaryThe Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (LDRP RN) is responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care within the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum units. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, adhering to established protocols, and delivering compassionate care to women and infants. The position requires flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of clinical practice. Serving at military medical facilities, you will be integral to maintaining the health and readiness of America’s service members and their families.
Duties & Responsibilities- Monitor triage patients, including continuous fetal monitoring, assessments for spontaneous rupture of membranes, labor checks, prolonged monitoring, evaluation of pre-term labor, decreased fetal movement, and pre-eclampsia.
- Conduct ongoing monitoring of patients, including vital signs, cervical examinations, and labor progression assessments.
- Administer and manage intravenous therapies such as fluids, Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, antibiotics, blood products, and pain management interventions.
- Monitor patient status during epidural infusions and intravenous narcotic administration, and provide emotional support to patients and families.
- Assist healthcare providers with labor inductions, including cervical ripening, artificial rupture of membranes, and Pitocin administration.
- Support providers during vaginal and operative deliveries, including pushing, delivery, recovery, and the use of vacuum or forceps as indicated.
- Perform pre-operative procedures for Cesarean-sections (C-sections), including shave preparation, Foley catheter placement, intravenous boluses, and emotional support.
- Facilitate the transition of normal newborns by providing baths, administering shots, conducting assessments, and assisting with breastfeeding.
- Stabilize and prepare high-risk patients for transport, employing appropriate medications and providing emotional support as necessary.
- Deliver patient and family education regarding postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn safety.
- Act as circulating nurse during C-section procedures in the operating room and offer breastfeeding education and support post-delivery.
- Document all patient care activities, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly in electronic medical records, in accordance with facility standards.
- Provide family-centered nursing care to infants and women of childbearing age, ensuring a respectful and culturally sensitive approach.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards for Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (LDRP RN) roles.
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans, as offered by Decypher.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance and employee well-being.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited institution.
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in one of the 50 US states or territories.
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) or Labor & Delivery setting, with no more than 12 months since last assignment in this specialty.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider-Advanced (NRP) certification preferred.
- US Citizenship required.
- Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and the ability to respond effectively to rapidly changing patient conditions in labor and delivery settings.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient- and family-centered approach.
- Highly adaptable and able to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in electronic medical record documentation and committed to maintaining meticulous records.
- Physically capable of standing and walking for extended periods, lifting and repositioning patients, and performing a range of physical tasks safely.
- Passionate about serving military communities and committed to Decypher’s mission of supporting service members, veterans, and their families.
- Work schedule is typically from 7:15am to 6:45pm, with coverage possible any day of the week, including weekends and Federal Holidays.
- Position is based at a military medical facility and involves the provision of care for a diverse patient population.
- Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V).
- Working in this region offers unique opportunities to support military families and contribute to the mission of national readiness.
If you are a skilled and compassionate Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (LDRP RN) seeking to make a meaningful difference, we encourage you to apply today by clicking the job application button and joining the Decypher team.