RN Labor and Delivery
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- Employment Type: Full Time
- Department: Labor And Delivery Services
- Hours/Pay Period: 72
The posted compensation range of $34.35 - $49.22 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Job Details
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery
Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
Full-Time Opportunity | Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!
Your Journey in Mother-Baby Care Starts (or Continues!) Here with Competitive Pay!
- New Grads Welcome: Launch your career in L&D with a robust $34.35/hour!
- Experienced L&D RNs: Discover competitive wages that honor your specialized expertise.
Are you ready to be part of life's most precious moments, supporting families through the miracle of birth? CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Labor & Delivery (L&D) team. If you believe in the transformative power of #humankindness and are driven by a commitment to exceptional family-centered maternity care, we invite you to explore this profoundly rewarding opportunity.
At CHI St. Alexius Health, you'll be more than just a caregiver; you'll be a vital member of a supportive healthcare family devoted to welcoming new lives into our community. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
Why Choose L&D at CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck?
- Be a Part of Miracles: Experience the unique joy and privilege of assisting families through labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum care.
- Collaborative & Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including OB/GYNs, Anesthesiologists, Pediatricians, Certified Nurse Midwives, and Lactation Consultants, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Family-Centered Approach: Champion patient and family education, empowering parents to make informed decisions and bond with their newborns.
- Growth & Specialized Development: Access opportunities for continuous learning tailored to maternal-fetal health, fostering your expertise in a critical specialty. [Optional: mention specific L&D related education/certifications if available, e.g., AWHONN training, EFM competency].
- Modern Facilities: Utilize state-of-the-art technology and resources to support safe and positive birth experiences for every family.
- Vibrant Community: Enjoy a fulfilling career in Bismarck, a growing community that offers a great quality of life and diverse recreational opportunities.
- Unwavering Support: Benefit from a leadership team that champions clinical excellence and empowers nurses in their specialized roles.
What You'll Do as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse:
- Provide Comprehensive Obstetric Care: Expertly assess, plan, implement, and evaluate personalized, evidence-based care for women throughout the labor, delivery, recovery, and immediate postpartum phases, as well as for their newborns.
- Perinatal Assessment & Monitoring: Utilize advanced skills in fetal monitoring, labor progression assessment, and identifying potential complications to ensure the safety of both mother and baby.
- Support & Educate: Be a compassionate guide for expectant parents, providing emotional support, coaching through labor, and educating on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.
- Collaborate for Optimal Outcomes: Work closely with OB/GYNs, anesthesiologists, and the entire L&D team to coordinate care plans, perform interventions, and respond effectively to emergent situations while maintaining a calm and reassuring presence.
- High-Acuity Care & Response: Demonstrate proficiency in managing complex labor and delivery situations, including vaginal births, C-sections, and immediate neonatal resuscitation.
- Adhere to Best Practices: Champion patient safety and adhere to AWHONN standards and hospital protocols, ensuring the highest quality of maternity and newborn care.
- Documentation & Communication: Maintain precise and timely documentation of patient care, assessments, and interventions, facilitating clear communication across the care team.
Work Agreement:
- FTE/hours: .9, 72 hours biweekly
- Shift type: Days & Nights rotation
- Shift Length: 12 hour
- On-call Expectations: Yes
- Weekend/holiday rotations: Every 3rd weekend/Rotating Holidays
Job Requirements
What We're Looking For:
- Education:Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.BSN preferred.
- Licensure:Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Dakota or a compact state upon hire.
- Experience:
- New Grads:We provide comprehensive training and mentorship to launch your career in L&D!
- Experienced L&D RNs:At least two (2) years of recent clinical experience in Labor & Delivery is strongly preferred. Experience in Mother/Baby or Postpartum also considered.
- Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire or within the orientation period.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred or obtained within 6 months.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 3 months of hire.
- Fetal Monitoring (e.g., AWHONN Intermediate/Advanced EFM) certification preferred or obtained within 1 year.
- Skills:
- Exceptional clinical judgment and critical thinking skills specific to maternal/child health.
- Outstanding communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills, especially in high-stress situations.
- Ability to work effectively and calmly within a fast-paced, emotionally charged, and collaborative team environment.
- Strong patient advocacy and teaching abilities.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems[Epic].
Ready to Deliver Exceptional Care and Make a Lasting Impact?
Join our dedicated Labor & Delivery team at CHI St. Alexius Health and experience nursing where your passion for new beginnings truly shines.
Apply Today! We can't wait to learn more about you.
Where You'll WorkSince 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.
CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.
CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.
Nursing excellence starts with you.
Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philosophies with the following:
We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge.
We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with holistic, personalized care for the body, mind and spirit.
We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leoders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with usl
“Our hope is that you will always feel inspired, knowing you truly are the heart and soul of CommonSpirit.”
– Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing Officer
Your Potential Career Path
This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
Success Profile
What makes a successful RN Labor and Delivery at CHI St Alexius Bismarck?
- Compassionate
- Trustworthy
- Proactive
- Collaborative
- Communicator
- Balanced
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At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our team members lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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