Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - L&D RN

Job Description

Job Description

Advance Your Career with a Leading Magnet Hospital!

Are you an experienced Labor & Delivery RN looking for an opportunity where your expertise truly makes a difference?

Our client ,  a leading Magnet hospital in Westchester County, NY, is seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse to join a collaborative, highly respected maternity care team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who is passionate about women's health, thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, and wants to grow professionally while providing exceptional care to mothers and newborns.

About the Job:

• Join a leading Magnet hospital.
• Work with an experienced and collaborative maternal-child healthcare team
• Provide care throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum.
• Care for both routine and high-risk obstetric patients.
• Strong commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Potential for leadership and Charge Nurse responsibilities
• Supportive, patient-centered culture
• Work alongside physicians, midwives, anesthesia, NICU, and other clinical specialists.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Provide exceptional nursing care throughout labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period.
• Perform comprehensive maternal and fetal assessments.
• Monitor fetal heart rate patterns, maternal status, and labor progression.
• Assist with vaginal and cesarean deliveries, including high-risk cases.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and treatments according to established protocols.
• Recognize and respond quickly to changes in maternal or fetal condition and obstetric emergencies.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provide education, emotional support, and guidance to patients and families.
• Promote patient safety, breastfeeding, newborn bonding, and positive birth experiences.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Take on Charge Nurse responsibilities as needed.

Job Requirements:

• BSN required; MSN accepted.
• 1+ year of Labor & Delivery RN experience required.
• Experience with high-risk obstetrics preferred.
• Strong maternal and fetal assessment skills
• Excellent clinical judgment and critical-thinking abilities
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to evidence-based nursing and professional growth

Required Credentials:

• Active New York State RN License
• BLS – American Heart Association

Additional Certifications May Include:

• NRP
• ACLS
• Advanced Fetal Monitoring
• AWHONN fetal monitoring education/certification
• Other specialty-specific certifications

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most!

If you are a Labor & Delivery RN who is passionate about supporting women and families through one of life's most important moments, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and is committed to delivering exceptional maternal and newborn care.

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