Registered Nurse - Birthing Center

RN - Birthing Center Nurse

Chillicothe, IA $71,729 - $97,009 a year

Full Time

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled registered nurse to join a birthing center team in the Midwest region. This role involves providing comprehensive care throughout prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum stages, ensuring a safe and positive experience for mothers and their newborns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver holistic nursing care to expectant mothers during all stages of childbirth.
• Monitor vital signs and fetal heart tones to maintain maternal and newborn well-being.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on labor, delivery, and postpartum processes to support informed choices.
• Assist during labor and delivery, offering both emotional and physical support.
• Administer medications and treatments safely according to protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Recognize abnormal labor conditions promptly and take appropriate action.
• Perform vaginal exams, notify physicians at delivery time, and interpret fetal monitor tracings.

Education and Certification:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current registered nurse licensure valid for practice in the Midwest region.
• Current basic life support (BLS) certification per American Heart Association standards.
• Neonatal resuscitation program (NRP) certification required within one year of hire.

Experience and Training:

• Completion of birthing center orientation under supervision, including vaginal labor/delivery, cesarean sections, postpartum, and newborn care.
• Mandatory reporter training completed at hire or within six months.
• Adherence to all federal, state, and professional licensure and regulatory training requirements.

Additional Requirements:

• Commitment to compliance with organizational policies, including code of conduct and compliance programs.
• Participation in ongoing education and training related to compliance and professional standards.

This position offers a warm, supportive environment focused on professional growth and delivering excellent patient-centered care during one of life's most transformative experiences.