Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery - Nights

About the role

Provides professional nursing care within the Labor & Delivery specialty, adhering to state laws and hospital policies. Uses critical thinking to assess patient conditions, recognize changes, plan and evaluate care, monitor progress, and document observations. Delegates tasks appropriately and collaborates with team members to achieve unit goals.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and monitor conditions
• Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care
• Delegate tasks to staff members
• Record pertinent observations and patient progress
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure quality care
• Provide nursing care during night shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays
• Utilize critical thinking and clinical skills to monitor and record patient conditions
• Support team efforts to meet unit goals and ensure patient safety

Qualifications and Skills

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing; must pursue Bachelor’s Degree if only an Associate Degree
• Current Illinois RN licensure
• Validated BLS, ACLS, C-EFM, and NRP certifications (some within specified timeframes)
• Labor and delivery RN experience preferred