Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. Responsibilities Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage, and a helipad for emergency transport. We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (Full Time-Nights). Our ideal candidate will provide a safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. They work alongside other medical staff to ensure a safe and smooth delivery process, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting with epidurals, and providing support during childbirth. In addition to their clinical responsibilities, labor and delivery nurses also have the role of educating and supporting parents about newborn care, breastfeeding, and recovery after childbirth. They are an essential source of emotional support, comforting and guiding patients through what can be both a joyful and stressful experience. They answer questions, address fears, and empathize with the expectant mother throughout the journey. Job Duties/Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to obstetric patients during labor, delivery, recovery, and the immediate postpartum period. Assess maternal and fetal status through ongoing monitoring, including vital signs, contractions, fetal heart tones, and labor progression. Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered, including induction agents, pain management, and emergency interventions. Assist physicians, midwives, and anesthesia providers during vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and obstetric procedures. Recognize and respond quickly to maternal or fetal emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions and escalation of care. Educate patients and families on labor expectations, pain management options, breastfeeding, newborn care, and postpartum recovery. Support patients emotionally and advocate for individualized birth plans while ensuring safe clinical outcomes. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, fetal monitoring strips, and patient responses. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including OB providers, NICU staff, surgical teams, and lactation consultants. Ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, infection prevention practices, and regulatory requirements. Participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives, drills, and continuing education related to obstetric care. To learn more visit or As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center Employee You Will Be Part Of An Exceptional Team With The Following Benefit Offerings Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Requirements Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current and active Registered Nurse license in the applicable state/jurisdiction. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Minimum of 1–2 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required or obtained within designated timeframe. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required or obtained within designated timeframe. Fetal monitoring certification or demonstrated competency preferred. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. 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