Registered Nurse (RN) Labor Evaluation Center (OB Triage / L&D)

Registered Nurse Labor Evaluation Center (OB Triage / L&D)

Join a high-acuity Obstetric Triage (Labor Evaluation Center) where rapid clinical judgment and expert maternal-fetal assessment directly impact the safety of both mother and baby.

At Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, we are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (OB/L&D Triage RN) to provide advanced assessment and emergency-level obstetric care in a fast-paced labor evaluation setting.

Role Overview

The Labor Evaluation Center functions as the first point of clinical assessment for pregnant patients, determining labor status, identifying obstetric complications, and ensuring appropriate disposition to Labor & Delivery or higher-level care.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform rapid obstetric triage and maternal-fetal assessments
• Evaluate patients presenting with labor symptoms or obstetric concerns
• Initiate and interpret fetal monitoring (EFM/NST)
• Identify high-risk conditions (preterm labor, bleeding, hypertension, rupture of membranes)
• Start IVs, obtain labs, and administer OB-related medications per protocol
• Communicate findings to OB providers and coordinate patient disposition
• Provide patient education and emotional support during high-stress evaluations
• Maintain accurate, real-time clinical documentation

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Specialized Role Required Experience): Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license (Required) Minimum 23 years of recent Labor & Delivery and/or OB Triage experience (Required) Prior experience in high-acuity obstetric or perinatal settings strongly required Current BLS certification (Required) ACLS preferred NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification (Required or must obtain within timeframe) Strong competency in fetal monitoring interpretation (Required) Proven ability to function in a fast-paced, high-risk clinical environment Excellent critical thinking, prioritization, and communication skills Schedule & Compensation: Full-Time | Day Shift $58.21/hr. Plus applicable shift differentials Benefits: Full 1199 SEIU Union Benefits Package Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Pension and retirement benefits Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave Strong job security in an acute care hospital setting Why Join Us: High-acuity OB triage environment with rapid clinical decision-making Direct impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes Collaborative Labor & Delivery team Advanced skill utilization in a specialized perinatal unit Equal Employment Opportunity: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status