Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
$121,493–$157,685 year
On-siteWhite Plains, New York, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct nursing care to patients throughout labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum recovery by performing comprehensive maternal and fetal assessments, monitoring heart rate patterns, and administering IV therapies and blood products. Respond effectively to obstetric emergencies and assist physicians during vaginal and operative deliveries while developing individualized nursing plans of care. Support patients and families through the birthing process, promote informed consent and shared decision-making, and collaborate with physicians, neonatal staff, and the interdisciplinary team. Assume Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned and follow infection-control standards. Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:15 AM, Monday through Friday with alternating weekends and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Current New York State Registered Nurse license
- Minimum of 5 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience
- Minimum of 1 year of acute-care RN experience, excluding orientation
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required for Labor & Delivery nurses; newly hired nurses must obtain certification within 180 days if not already certified
- American Heart Association ACLS certification required for experienced newly hired RNs within 180 days if not already certified
- Strong maternal and fetal assessment skills
- Sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities
- Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to obstetric emergencies
- Ability to function effectively in a high-stress, fast-paced clinical environment
- Strong communication, organization, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills
- Night Shift | 7:00 PM–7:15 AM
- Monday–Friday | Alternating Weekends and Holidays
Desired Qualifications
- MSN
- Current ACLS and NRP certification at time of hire
- Previous Charge Nurse experience
- Experience in a high-acuity Labor & Delivery environment
- Experience managing complex or high-risk obstetric patients
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