Staff Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery

Staff Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery

Department: University Hospital | 6 Doan Hall, Labor and Delivery, High Risk Obstetrics

Job Description

Scope of Position: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care and reducing the length of hospitalization. The staff nurse plays a critical role in staff engagement, the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost effective care.

Position Summary: The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.

Minimum Education Required: 2-Year College Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in nursing

Additional Education Desired: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in nursing

Required Qualifications: Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program required. Current Ohio license or interim permit. Experience in relevant care setting preferred.

Additional Information: A Level IV maternity center represents the highest level of obstetric and neonatal care, designed to manage the most complex and high-risk pregnancies while also supporting routine deliveries. A labor and delivery unit within such a facility is highly specialized, fast-paced, and equipped with advanced technology and multidisciplinary expertise.

This particular unit is organized for both efficiency and patient-centered care. It includes 16 private labor rooms, each designed to support the full continuum of labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum recovery. These rooms are spacious and equipped with advanced fetal monitoring systems, adjustable birthing beds, and accommodations for support persons. Two of these labor rooms feature birthing tubs, offering hydrotherapy options for pain management and a more natural birthing experience.

A key feature of this unit is its 7-bed Obstetrics Emergency Department (OB ED), which serves as the front line for pregnant patients presenting with urgent concerns such as labor evaluation, bleeding, hypertension, or decreased fetal movement. This area operates 24/7 and is staffed by obstetricians, nurses, and support staff trained in rapid triage and stabilization.

Night Shift

Location: University Hospital - Doan Hall (0089)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 36

Shift: Third Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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