Job Responsibilities

Provide specialized nursing care to patients during the antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate postpartum periods (typically the first 2 hours after birth).
Monitor fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs using electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) equipment; interpret tracings and identify signs of fetal distress or abnormal labor patterns.
Perform sterile vaginal exams to assess cervical dilation, effacement, and fetal station to track labor progression.
Assist with the induction and augmentation of labor, including the administration and titration of medications such as Oxytocin (Pitocin) per hospital protocol.
Provide continuous physical and emotional support as a labor coach, utilizing comfort measures, breathing techniques, and position changes.
Assist anesthesia providers with the placement of epidurals or spinals, and monitor patient response and hemodynamic stability post-procedure.
Serve as a circulating nurse for Cesarean sections (C-sections) and assist in the stabilization of patients during obstetric emergencies like hemorrhage or cord prolapse.
Provide immediate newborn care, including Apgar scoring, thermoregulation, and assisting with the initiation of breastfeeding or skin-to-skin bonding.
Educate parents on the labor process, pain management options, and what to expect during delivery and the recovery phase.
Maintain accurate, time-sensitive documentation of labor progress, medications, and delivery events in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ADN or BSN).
Minimum of 1–2 years of recent experience in an acute care Labor and Delivery unit is preferred.
Expert proficiency in fetal heart rate monitoring and interpretation.
Ability to remain calm and perform effectively in high-stress, rapid-response surgical and delivery situations.
Strong interpersonal skills to advocate for the patient’s birth plan while ensuring clinical safety.

Certifications and Licensure

Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the practicing jurisdiction.
Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required.
NCC Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) or Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) is highly preferred.

RN - Labor and Delivery

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