Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Registered Nurse LDRP

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeKernersville, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Previous labor and delivery experience is required.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
Current registered nurse licensure in the appropriate state is required.
If the registered nurse license has been inactive, retired, or lapsed for five years or more and the candidate has not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board-approved refresher course is required before license reactivation or reinstatement.
To be considered in current licensure status after the refresher course, the candidate must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the course.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care to women during labor, delivery, immediate recovery, and postpartum periods.
Assess, monitor, and document maternal and fetal status throughout labor.
Recognize and appropriately respond to changes in maternal and fetal conditions, escalating concerns to providers as needed.
Assist providers during vaginal and caesarean deliveries and stabilize the mother and newborn immediately following birth.
Monitor mothers during recovery for complications such as hemorrhage, infection, pain-management needs, and changes in vital signs.
Serve as a patient advocate while ensuring a safe and positive birth experience.

Desired Qualifications

A four-year or bachelor's degree is preferred.
One year of relevant experience is preferred.

What We Offer

Schedule: 7P-7A, night shift. Full-time (36 hours). Requires every third weekend. This unit does self scheduling!
Department: Family Care Unit
Location: Kernersville Medical Center, Kernersville NC
Unit Info: This unit opened in March of 2024, it's a low risk level I, 12 bed unit. Patients labor, deliver & recover in the same room. This team consists of RN's, Surg Techs, Lactation Consultants, and a dedicated OB Anesthesiologist as well as a 24/7 neonatal NP and respiratory.
Requirements: Previous L&D experience is required for this position.
Benefits effective day one!

What You'll Do

Provide comprehensive nursing care to women during labor, delivery, immediate recovery, and postpartum periods.
Assess, monitor, and document maternal and fetal status throughout labor
Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in maternal and fetal conditions, escalating concerns to providers as needed.
Assist providers during vaginal & caesarean deliveries and stabilize mother and newborn immediately following birth.
Monitor mothers during the recovery period for complications such as hemorrhage, infection, pain management needs, and changes in vital signs.
Serve as a patient advocate while ensuring a safe and positive birth experience.

What We're Looking For

Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
Licensure/certification/registration: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

187797

About the Company

Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Novant Health operates an integrated healthcare network with hospitals, clinics, urgent care, imaging and pharmacy services across North Carolina and South Carolina. Its care model connects facilities and clinicians to provide a coordinated continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to outpatient and virtual visits. The network sets itself apart through its scale as an integrated system, a strong safety and quality focus, and active use of clinical trials and innovative care delivery; it also emphasizes community benefits and a large virtual care platform. Its goal is to improve community health by expanding access to safe, high-quality care and advancing health outcomes through research, innovation in care delivery, and value-based partnerships.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
Founded: 1997

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