RN Labor and Delivery

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Labor & Delivery R&D Nurse – Day shift, 3 12's, 36 hours guaranteed
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Are you a skilled Labor & Delivery Nurse looking for your next rewarding opportunity? Join a team that truly understands and supports your role — because we’re nurse-owned, nurse-led , and dedicated to elevating caregivers in the field.

Job Title: Labor and Delivery Nurse

Department: Obstetrics / Maternity
Reports To: Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse / Physician
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Per Diem (as applicable)

Job Summary:

The Labor and Delivery Nurse provides care to expectant mothers throughout the childbirth process, including the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum stages. This role includes monitoring the mother and fetus, assisting with deliveries, administering medications, providing emotional support, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor vital signs of mother and fetus during labor and delivery

• Assist physicians and midwives with labor procedures, including epidurals, inductions, and emergency cesarean sections

• Provide direct care during labor, including coaching breathing techniques, pain management, and emotional support

• Administer medications, including IVs, epidurals, and Pitocin, as prescribed

• Recognize and respond quickly to signs of complications in both mother and baby

• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records and charts

• Educate patients and families on postpartum care and newborn care

• Provide support during high-risk pregnancies, premature births, and neonatal complications

• Follow hospital policies, infection control procedures, and patient safety protocols

• Collaborate with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals

• Support breastfeeding initiation and instruction for new mothers

Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

  • BSN preferred for some positions or required within a certain time frame

• Licensure & Certification:

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in applicable state

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required or obtainable upon hire

  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification preferred

• Experience:

  • 1–2 years of nursing experience, preferably in obstetrics, labor & delivery, or women's health

  • New graduate RNs may be considered with strong clinical rotations in L&D

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills

• Ability to remain calm under pressure, especially during emergency deliveries

• Excellent communication and patient education skills

• Empathetic, supportive, and compassionate bedside manner

• Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) systems

• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to care

Working Conditions:

• Rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Fast-paced, high-stress environment

• Standing for long periods; lifting and positioning patients

• Exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Job Outlook:

Labor and Delivery Nurses are in high demand due to ongoing needs in maternal healthcare. This role provides a meaningful opportunity to support mothers and families during one of the most important events of their lives.