Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Location: White Plains, New York
Schedule: Full-Time | 12-Hour Day or Night Shift
Available Shifts:

• 7:00 AM–7:15 PM
• 7:00 PM–7:15 AM

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Alternating weekends and holidays
Hours: 77.5 hours per pay period
Pay Range: $58.41–$75.81 per hour

Job Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients throughout labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period.

The L&D RN will assess patient needs, develop and implement individualized care plans, monitor maternal and fetal well-being, and collaborate closely with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary clinical teams. This position requires strong assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to respond effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of Labor and Delivery experience, a BSN or MSN, and an active New York State RN license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the immediate postpartum period
• Conduct comprehensive maternal and fetal assessments
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
• Monitor fetal heart rate patterns, contractions, vital signs, and labor progression
• Recognize changes in maternal or fetal condition and initiate appropriate interventions
• Assist physicians and other clinical providers during vaginal and operative deliveries
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies, blood, and blood products according to established policies
• Support patients and families through education, shared decision-making, and informed consent
• Promote patient autonomy, dignity, cultural sensitivity, and respectful birthing care
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families throughout the birthing process
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, anesthesia, neonatal staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Apply the nursing process to address physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, environmental, and discharge-planning needs
• Respond to obstetric emergencies and participate in emergency interventions as needed
• Follow infection-control standards and national patient-safety guidelines
• Delegate appropriate responsibilities to ancillary staff according to the New York State Nurse Practice Act
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in performance-improvement and patient-safety initiatives
• Complete required competencies, education, in-services, and staff meetings
• Serve as Charge Nurse when assigned
• Support professional nursing standards and the organization's nursing practice model
• Perform other related nursing duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing
• Minimum of five years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience
• At least one year of acute-care nursing experience, excluding orientation
• Current New York State Registered Nurse license
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification within 180 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification within 180 days of hire for experienced RNs
• Strong maternal and fetal assessment skills
• Sound clinical judgment, prioritization, and decision-making abilities
• Knowledge of current nursing, medical, and obstetric care practices
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to recognize and respond immediately to emergency alarms, changes in condition, and critical situations
• Strong communication, collaboration, and patient-education skills
• Ability to work either a 12-hour day or night schedule
• Availability for alternating weekends and holidays

Preferred

• Previous Charge Nurse or leadership experience
• Experience in a high-volume or high-acuity Labor and Delivery unit
• Current ACLS and NRP certifications upon hire
• Experience supporting high-risk pregnancies and obstetric emergencies
• Electronic medical record experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-sponsored retirement benefits
• Paid time off and holiday benefits
• Tuition assistance and continuing-education opportunities
• Professional nursing development and advancement programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

If you are an experienced Labor and Delivery RN committed to respectful birthing care, patient advocacy, and clinical excellence, we would love to hear from you.