A healthcare company dedicated to accelerating health delivery and providing superior force health readiness is seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to support a government facility in Yokosuka, Japan. This position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid, offering a unique opportunity for qualified nursing professionals to work in a military healthcare setting. If you are an experienced L and D nurse with a minimum of two years inpatient experience and hold the required certifications including ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring, this role provides the chance to deliver exceptional care to military families while living in Japan. US citizenship is required for this position.
Company Overview
Goldbelt Glacier is committed to providing transformative and comprehensive health operational capabilities to support customers across scientific, clinical, technological, and program management areas. They focus on accelerating healthcare delivery and providing superior force health readiness across the military, federal, and civilian landscapes. Their work supports the unique needs of military healthcare facilities and the families they serve, with a commitment to excellence in clinical care and operational support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to routine and high risk obstetrical patients including antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care through rooming in or nursery settings.
- Establish priorities of patient care based on triage, nursing diagnosis, essential patient needs, and expected outcomes collaborating with the multi disciplinary team.
- Administer medications and IV therapy employing knowledge of pharmacological agents, their indications, routes of administration, expected actions, and potential side effects.
- Provide recovery care for post anesthesia patients following C sections, cerclage, tubal ligations, and spontaneous pregnancy loss.
- Set up, operate, and monitor specialized medical equipment including IV infusion pumps, PCA pumps, vital sign machines, electronic fetal monitoring, cardiac monitoring devices, and ultrasound equipment.
- Perform sterile vaginal examinations, speculum examinations, and diagnostic procedures via electronic fetal monitoring and tocometer.
- Serve as a patient advocate maintaining patient confidentiality while assisting patients, families, and significant others in identifying limitations and accessing appropriate care.
- Conduct and participate in patient bedside rounds, patient care conferences, and discharge planning ensuring coordinated care across the continuum.
- Provide telephone advice based on clinical knowledge and accepted standards assisting beneficiaries in accessing appropriate ambulatory and emergency care.
- Develop and monitor quality improvement programs with peer reviews, staff education, chart reviews, and statistics to enhance patient outcomes.
- Complete orientation and competency verification programs in accordance with unit guidelines and participate in committees and meetings as directed.
- Maintain proficiency in electronic medical record systems including AHLTA, CHCS, and Essentris for all patient encounters.
Qualifications
Minimum two years of experience as an inpatient labor and delivery nurse within the last four years is required. Candidates must hold current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification, Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring certification through AWHONN, and Basic Life Support certification. Emergency Clinical Obstetrics and STABLE certification must be obtained within 30 to 90 duty days of arrival. Experience with postpartum and newborn nursery is highly recommended. Experience aligned with Level 1 Labor and Delivery per ACOG maternal care reference levels is highly preferred. Candidates must be able to fluently and proficiently read, write, speak, and understand the English language. US citizenship is required for this position.
Benefits and Perks
This position offers a competitive base salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, typically ranging from USD 85,000 to USD 110,000 annually for this specialized role. The work schedule involves approximately 14 to 17 shifts per month with each shift lasting 12 to 16 hours. Rotating day and night shifts occur on a quarterly basis. Participation in on call duties is required with 24 hour call every other week and the ability to arrive within 30 minutes if called in. On call compensation applies. As an employee, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan with company matching, tax deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The role offers the opportunity to work in a military healthcare setting in Japan, providing valuable experience in a unique environment.
How to Apply
Qualified Labor and Delivery Registered Nurses who meet the minimum experience and certification requirements and hold US citizenship are encouraged to apply for this position in Yokosuka, Japan. Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid. Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant inpatient L and D experience, certifications, and any experience with postpartum and newborn nursery care. The hiring team is looking for dedicated nursing professionals who are ready to contribute to quality patient care and force health readiness in a military healthcare setting. Apply today to be considered for this unique opportunity to work in Japan while supporting military families and their healthcare needs.