Registered Nurse (RN) - L&D

Position OverviewAs an L&D RN, you support labor, delivery, and immediate newborn care, collaborating with obstetricians and the care team to ensure safe and patient-centered outcomes.You work in perinatal settings with emphasis on monitoring, comfort measures, and postpartum transition planning.ResponsibilitiesMonitor labor progress, fetal status, and maternal condition; assist with vaginal and cesarean deliveriesProvide labor support, pain management, and intrapartum nursing carePerform newborn assessments and initial stabilization as neededEducate expectant families on childbirth options, breastfeeding, and postnatal careDocument obstetric care, medications, and outcomes in the EHRCoordinate with physicians, anesthesia, and lactation consultants for care continuitySupport discharge planning and newborn follow-up guidanceQualificationsEducation:BSN preferred; ADN or nursing diploma acceptable with obstetric experienceLicensure:Current, active Registered Nurse license in the United StatesCertifications:Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Experience or Skills:Experience in labor and delivery or perinatal nursing; strong assessment, patient education, and newborn care skillsExperience2+ years in obstetric/gynecology or perinatal careExperience in intrapartum and postpartum nursingExperience documenting in the EHR and coordinating with neonatal and surgical teamsPreferredPerinatal certification or comprehensive OB trainingExperience with neonatal stabilization and lactation supportWork EnvironmentDelivery suites and L&D units; high patient turnover and critical decision-making requirementsShift patterns may include day, night, and on-call coverage; documentation in the EHR is essential for perinatal records