RN- Labor & Delivery Middleburg Heights, OH
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Job Location:
Middleburg Heights, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
31-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Min 2 years experience in L&D required
- Straight Days 7a-7:30p EOW and Holiday float to postpartum as needed
- Current license by the Ohio State Board of Nursing
- BLS and NRP required
On-call per unit needs
Position Overview
The Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) is responsible for providing exceptional patient-centered care to expectant mothers and their newborns. The L&D RN supports patients through all stages of labor delivery and immediate postpartum care working closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and successful childbirth experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Perform comprehensive assessments of maternal and fetal health during labor delivery and recovery.
- Monitor vital signs fetal heart rates contractions and other indicators of labor progress.
- Administer medications including epidurals and induction agents as prescribed.
- Educate patients and families on labor processes pain management options and postpartum care.
- Labor and Delivery Support
- Assist patients during all stages of labor including natural births assisted deliveries and cesarean sections.
- Provide emotional and physical support to patients and families during labor and delivery.
- Operate and monitor medical equipment such as fetal monitors and IV pumps.
- Anticipate and respond quickly to complications such as preterm labor fetal distress or hemorrhage.
- Postpartum and Neonatal Care
- Provide immediate postpartum care to mothers including monitoring complications such as bleeding or infection.
- Support and educate patients in breastfeeding and newborn care.
- Perform initial newborn assessments including Apgar scoring weight and vital signs.
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Work closely with obstetricians midwives anesthesiologists and pediatricians to coordinate care.
- Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and report changes in patient status promptly.
- Participate in emergency interventions such as neonatal resuscitation or emergency cesarean deliveries.
- Documentation and Compliance
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in electronic medical systems.
- Follow hospital policies state regulations and evidence-based practices.
- Ensure adherence to infection control standards and patient safety protocols.
- Professional Development
- Stay current on labor and delivery best practices through continuing education.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Current RN license in the state of Ohio.
- Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in labor and delivery or women s health nursing preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment critical thinking and communication skills.
Working Conditions
- Work in a fast-paced environment with physically and emotionally demanding situations.
- Frequent standing lifting and assisting patients during labor and delivery.
- Exposure to bodily fluids infectious diseases and potential emergencies.
Key Competencies
- Compassionate patient care and effective communication.
- Ability to remain calm and focused in high-stress situations.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Team-oriented with adaptability to changing situations.
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