RN Labor & Delivery

Mercy is seeking an experienced RN Labor & Delivery nurse to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to mothers and newborns in our Healthcare & Medical Services department. The RN will manage laboring patients, assist with deliveries, monitor fetal and maternal status, administer medications, and support families through the birthing experience. This role collaborates closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes. Mercy offers a culture of compassion, diversity, and professional growth, with opportunities to participate in clinical innovation, education, and continuous learning. Key Responsibilities Provide nursing care to laboring, antepartum, and postpartum patients and newborns. Continuously monitor maternal and fetal status, interpreting electronic fetal monitoring strips. Assist with vaginal and cesarean deliveries, ensuring adherence to safety and infection-control protocols. Administer medications, IV fluids, and blood products per provider orders and hospital policies. Recognize and respond to obstetric and neonatal emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions. Educate patients and families on labor, delivery, postpartum care, and newborn care. Collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, pediatricians, and ancillary staff to coordinate care. Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the EHR. Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and evidence-based practice projects. Support Mercy's culture of compassion, diversity, and continuous professional development. Key Competencies Labor & Delivery nursing Electronic fetal monitoring Maternal and fetal assessment Medication administration and IV therapy Neonatal stabilization and initial assessment Intrapartum and postpartum care Emergency response for obstetric emergencies Patient and family education Electronic health record (EHR) documentation Infection prevention and control Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Requirements & Certifications Active RN license in state of practice Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Electronic fetal monitoring competency (e.g., AWHONN certification preferred) Previous Labor & Delivery or maternal-child health experience #J-18808-Ljbffr