Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Job Title: Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
Location: Sitka, Alaska
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Position Urgency: Normal

Sign-On Bonus: $25,000
Relocation Assistance: $10,000

About the Employer:
A non-profit health organization dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Southeast Alaska.

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and Delivery is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients in the obstetrics unit. This includes antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn care, and C-section recovery. The RN will function independently while collaborating with the healthcare team and responding to emergencies, including trauma and fetal distress. On-call responsibilities include weekends, holidays, and after-hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver patient care based on nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation

• Provide 1:1 care during labor and monitor fetal heart tracings using NICHD standards

• Support breastfeeding and perform newborn assessments

• Assist physicians with procedures and manage post-surgical recovery

• Triage OB phone calls and evaluate unscheduled patients

• Administer medications and manage medical equipment appropriately

• Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery, and self-care

• Maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality

• Participate in departmental meetings, continuing education, and staff development

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May lead and delegate to CNAs and support staff

Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Alaska (or other U.S. state with AK license application in process)

• Must obtain the following certifications within 6 months of hire if not already held:

  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience preferred, L&D experience strongly preferred

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to respond in emergency situations

• Knowledge of maternal and neonatal health, medications, and procedures

• Proficiency in electronic health records and documentation

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Compassionate, patient-centered care approach

Work Conditions:

• Hospital-based setting in Sitka, Alaska

• Rotating shifts with on-call, night, weekend, and holiday responsibilities

• Physical ability to perform patient care and respond to emergencies

To apply, please send your current resume to [email protected] and reference job MED284378.