The average pay for a Labor And Delivery Nurse is $30.29 per hour.
The average pay for a Labor And Delivery Nurse is $59,533 per year.
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Job Description for Labor And Delivery Nurse
Labor and delivery nurses assist expectant mothers through the delivery process and post-delivery care, helping ensure the health and well-being of newborns and mothers. They are also in charge of monitoring vital statistics, performing drug delivery, monitoring contraction timing, helping induce labor, and assisting with caesarian sections. Labor and delivery nurses work with other members of the care team to help plan and implement a plan of care, making adjustments as required by changes to the patient's condition. They must be knowledgeable of relevant technologies and evidence-based practice to provide the highest-quality care.
Read More...- Examine patients to evaluate and assess actual or potential health problems during labor and delivery.
- Improve care by contributing to a nurturing environment for patients and maintaining knowledge of advances in nursing care.
- Transcribe and implement physician's orders and provide medical support and education to mothers and their families after delivery.
- Assist physician with administering epidurals, pain medication and preparing patients for caesarian delivery.
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Pay by Experience for a Labor And Delivery Nurse has a positive trend. An entry-level Labor And Delivery Nurse with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $56,000 based on 410 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Labor And Delivery Nurse with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $63,000 based on 201 salaries. An experienced Labor And Delivery Nurse which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $69,000 based on 184 salaries. A Labor And Delivery Nurse with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $76,000 based on 95 salaries.
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Female
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Male
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Job Satisfaction
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Rated 5 out of 5 based on 197 votes. |
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