Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in the Birthing Center – Mother Baby Unit. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in labor and delivery, providing high-quality care to mothers and newborns in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Shift: Nights
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend (Friday and Saturday nights)

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Labor and Delivery (L&D)
• L&D Beds: 13
• Operating Room Suites: 2 for C-Sections
• Triage Beds: 2
• Postpartum Beds: 14
• Average Births: 170-190 per month; 2,104 deliveries in 2025
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 L&D, 1:3-4 couplets following AWHONN guidelines

Qualifications

• Must possess a current BLS Certification and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in Labor & Delivery
• Experience managing high-risk patients, including those with preeclampsia, diabetes, and psychosocial issues
• Ability to independently attend deliveries and assist with C-sections, including catching babies and transitioning newborns
• Familiarity with titrating drips, including Magnesium, Pitocin, and Insulin

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to laboring patients and newborns
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Monitor and assess the status of mothers and infants during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages
• Document and maintain accurate patient records according to facility protocols
• Participate in unit-based orientations and training sessions to stay updated on best practices
• Engage with families to provide education and support throughout the labor and delivery process

Additional Information

• Orientation will include an 8-hour compliance session with the unit-based educator, followed by an EPIC training class and 2-3 shifts of unit-specific training
• Patient care assistants and surgical techs are available to support nursing staff
• On-site OB anesthesia providers and neonatologists are available 24/7 for emergency situations

Join our dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of mothers and infants during one of the most critical times in their lives.