Registered Nurse providing care in Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, and Nursery settings.
Shift Type: Night Shift
Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts
Schedule: Rotating nights (exact schedule TBD)
The Labor & Delivery RN provides direct patient care for women and newborns in labor and delivery, post-partum, and nursery units. The RN may float between units and is responsible for patient assessments, monitoring, and interventions, including assisting and circulating in C-sections. This role requires acute care experience, the ability to work independently, and strong communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Provide comprehensive nursing care in labor and delivery, post-partum, and nursery units
Float between units as assigned
Circulate during C-sections; ability to scrub C-sections preferred
Conduct patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and respond to changes in patient status
Implement care plans with minimal orientation and supervision
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes
Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record (EPIC preferred)
Maintain patient safety, infection control, and compliance with hospital policies
Provide patient and family education and support
Active New York State RN license
Current BLS certification (must be able to recertify)
Minimum 1.5 years of recent acute care experience within the past 2 years
Experience in a Level 1 trauma or equivalent hospital preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to scrub C-sections
Experience circulating during C-sections
Experience using EPIC electronic medical records
Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills in acute care obstetrics
Collaborative and patient-centered approach
Adheres to professional standards and safety protocols