General Function: A Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse is a specialized registered nurse who provides care and support to women during childbirth, including the antepartum (before delivery), intrapartum (during delivery), and postpartum (after delivery) stages. L&D nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of both mother and baby. Below are the job description and duties of a Labor and Delivery Nurse
     
      A. Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Monitor Health: Track maternal and fetal vital signs, labor progress, and address any complications.
• Educate and Support: Guide and comfort patients through labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
• Assist in Delivery: Prepare rooms, support delivery procedures, and manage tasks like IVs and medications.
• Administer Medications: Provide pain relief and manage complications under physician guidance.
• Postpartum Care: Oversee recovery, support breastfeeding, and provide newborn care.
• Document Care: Record all care activities and communicate with the healthcare team.
• Emergency Response: Handle emergencies such as fetal distress and perform resuscitation.
• Collaboration: Work with a multidisciplinary team and ensure effective communication with patients and families.

    B. Skills and Qualifications

•  Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations and respond quickly to emergencies.
• Empathy, patience, and a supportive attitude toward patients and their families.