Registered Nurse

The Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care to pregnant patients and their newborns throughout the antepartum, intrapartum, immediate postpartum, and recovery phases of care.

The RN performs maternal and fetal assessments, monitors labor progression, recognizes changes in maternal or fetal condition, administers medications and treatments, assists with vaginal and operative deliveries, provides emergency interventions when indicated, and collaborates closely with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesia providers, neonatal providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

The Labor and Delivery RN practices in accordance with professional nursing standards, organizational policies and procedures, applicable state nursing practice laws, and regulatory requirements.

Education

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred or required according to organizational policy.

Licensure

Current and unrestricted Registered Professional Nurse license in the state of practice.

Required Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Preferred/Additional Certifications

Electronic Fetal Monitoring certification or competency

Advanced Fetal Monitoring education

RNC-OB certification preferred

AWHONN fetal monitoring education preferred

Newly hired nurses may be required to obtain designated certifications within a defined period following hire according to organizational policy.