Labor & Delivery (Registered Nurse)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct labor and delivery nursing care to patients on-site.
• Monitor maternal and fetal status; intervene per protocol during labor.
• Ensure compliance with clinical policies, safety standards, and infection control.
• Collaborate with obstetric team to develop and adjust care plans.
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate medical records.
• Educate patients and families on labor progress and discharge expectations.
• Meet productivity targets and contribute to performance pipelines within the unit.
• Utilize on-site resources to optimize patient throughput and care quality.
• Demonstrate continuous professional development and pursue merit-based advancement.
• Support on-call and shift coverage to maintain 24/7 patient access.
• Assist with postpartum care and newborn assessments as needed.

Qualifications

• Active RN license with L&D or OB priority; current CPR certification.
• Minimum 2 years in labor and delivery or obstetric triage.
• Proficiency in fetal monitoring and interpreting non-stress tests.
• Ability to respond to intrapartum emergencies per protocol.
• Strong documentation of patient progress in electronic health records.
• Knowledge of infection control, safety standards, and obstetric policies.
• Demonstrated teamwork with obstetricians, midwives, and neonatology staff.
• Flexibility to cover on-call shifts and 24/7 patient access.
• Knowledge of patient and family education on labor, discharge, and newborn care.
• Willingness to participate in performance pipelines and productivity metrics.