Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Bethesda, MD
Job Type: Federal
Company: Decypher
Category: Medical Services
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At Decypher, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services and impactful career opportunities for dedicated professionals in the nursing field. We invite compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses to join our team as a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN), specializing in the care of women and newborns through the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum periods. Decypher has been a trusted partner for the Defense Health Agency since 2008, supporting service members, veterans, and their families with excellence in healthcare delivery and patient support.
As a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN), you will be instrumental in ensuring the safety, well-being, and satisfaction of patients experiencing childbirth and postpartum care. This full-time opportunity allows you to contribute meaningfully to the mission of supporting those who serve our country, while advancing your own professional growth. Decypher values your expertise and provides a supportive environment where your skills have a direct impact on patients and the broader community.
Working in a dynamic healthcare setting, the Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing comprehensive, patient-centered care in labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum (LDRP) units. You will utilize your clinical knowledge to monitor patient progress, conduct assessments, implement interventions, and educate patients and families about childbirth, postpartum recovery, and newborn care. This role requires adaptability, clinical excellence, and a commitment to delivering quality nursing care in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) - Summary- Deliver high-quality nursing care to women and newborns throughout the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum phases.
- Support the mission of providing care to service members, veterans, and their families.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and safety.
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation according to regulatory and facility standards.
- Monitor triage patients with continuous fetal monitoring and conduct assessments such as labor checks, cervical examinations, and evaluations for pre-term labor and pre-eclampsia.
- Administer intravenous therapies, including fluids, medications (Pitocin, MgSO4, antibiotics, blood products), and provide pain management and emotional support to patients.
- Assist physicians and providers with labor inductions, cervical ripening, artificial rupture of membranes, and vaginal delivery procedures, including operative interventions (vacuum, forceps).
- Perform pre-operative care for Cesarean-sections, including shave-prep, Foley catheter placement, and intravenous bolus administration, while offering emotional support to patients.
- Facilitate newborn transition procedures, such as bathing, administering shots, initial assessments, and supporting breastfeeding initiation.
- Stabilize high-risk patients for transport, providing necessary interventions and emotional support as needed.
- Deliver patient and family education regarding childbirth, postpartum recovery, and infant care.
- Support Cesarean deliveries as the circulating nurse in the operating room and provide comprehensive breastfeeding support and education.
- Ensure accurate, up-to-date documentation in electronic medical records for all patients cared for.
- Deliver family- and patient-centered nursing care to infants and women of childbearing age.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards for Labor and Delivery Registered Nurses (RN).
- Comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, paid time off, and continuing education opportunities.
- Access to resources and support for professional growth within a mission-driven organization.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution (ACEN or CCNE).
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in one of the 50 US states or territories.
- Minimum of one year of recent experience in Labor and Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum, or LDRP nursing (within the past 12 months).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Neonatal Resuscitation Provider-Advanced (NRP) certification preferred.
- US citizenship required.
- Demonstrates clinical proficiency and sound judgment in labor, delivery, and postpartum nursing care.
- Flexible and adaptable to work in a variety of healthcare settings and with diverse patient populations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for patient education and advocacy.
- Committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, confidentiality, and documentation.
- Embraces teamwork and demonstrates a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary patient care.
- Full-time position with variable shifts, including coverage for weekends and federal holidays as needed.
- Opportunity to serve the health needs of service members, veterans, and their families in a supportive environment.
- Located at Fort Belvoir, offering a unique chance to work within a military healthcare system and contribute to a vital mission.
- Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V).
If you are a dedicated Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) seeking to make a tangible difference in the lives of women, newborns, and military families, we encourage you to apply now by clicking the job application button. Join Decypher and take the next step in your nursing career, where your expertise and compassion are valued every day.