Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse, night shift

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,216 - 79,900; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a skilled Labor and Delivery nurse to provide safe, compassionate care for mothers and newborns. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to monitor patients, document progress, and adapt plans as conditions change.

The role requires a nursing license with a focus on obstetric care, strong communication, and a commitment to family-centered care in a high-acuity setting.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma Nursing is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• At least 1 year of Labor and Delivery RN experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Follow the nursing process to deliver safe, compassionate, culturally effective care.
• Gather and synthesize assessment data to plan care and delegate tasks.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Document care and outcomes on each shift.
• Adopt and implement changes to clinical practice.
• Coordinate care across the continuum with case management resources.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and participate in shared governance.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication

EHR systems

Team collaboration

Education

Technical Diploma Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing

Job description

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Shift: Night (United States of America)

Special Delivery Unit (SDU) Overview

• Focus on Fetal Anomalies: The SDU’s emphasis on supporting women carrying babies with fetal anomalies provides highly personalized care tailored to complex pregnancies, including early diagnosis, close monitoring, and advanced medical interventions.
• Comprehensive Care Across the Continuum: Care is offered before, during, and after childbirth, ensuring mothers have access to specialists, resources, and emotional support at every stage.
• World’s First Pediatric Hospital-based Birthing Facility: Immediate access to pediatric specialists for newborns requiring intensive care or surgery.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Two operating rooms for cesarean sections and fetal surgeries, a 15-bed Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit, and two infant stabilization rooms.
• Skilled, Multidisciplinary Team: Experienced labor and delivery nurses, a 24‑hour obstetrician and certified nurse midwife, obstetrical technologists, backup maternal‑fetal medicine physician, and pediatric specialists.
• Compassionate, Individualized Care: Emotional and psychological support for families in tough circumstances.

Clinical Nurse Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Follow the nursing process to deliver safe, compassionate, and culturally effective care.
• Gather and synthesize assessment data to develop the patient/family plan of care and delegate tasks.
• Recognize clinical changes indicative of deterioration and utilize the CAT team when appropriate.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate all facets of patient care.
• Implement and revise the patient’s plan of care on admission and throughout hospitalization, focusing on outcomes and partnership with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate care across the continuum and utilize case management resources.
• Follow evidence‑based practice bundles and nursing standards to eliminate preventable harm and promote excellent outcomes.
• Address ethical dilemmas and moral distress by actively seeking resources and resolution.
• Teach patients/families and progress to expert educator status.
• Document care provided on each shift.
• Rapidly adopt and implement changes to clinical practice.

Communication

• Document evaluation of nursing interventions and outcomes using hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
• Follow safe hand‑off practices as defined in patient care standards and procedures.
• Demonstrate safety behaviors for error prevention and communicate potential safety concerns to unit leadership.
• Use effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques and active listening skills to empathically communicate with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Encourage patient/family self‑advocacy.

Collaboration

• Show effective teamwork as a member of the interdisciplinary care team, fostering a culture of respect.
• Address disrespectful collaboration that could impact patient care and resolve incivility situations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and meetings, making recommendations that reflect nursing goals and outcomes.
• Incorporate evidence‑based practice into direct clinical care in collaboration with team members.
• Develop and sustain effective partnerships with ancillary staff and delegate tasks effectively.
• Maintain professional, therapeutic relationships with patients and families focused on their best interest.

Professional Development

• Model a positive professional nursing image.
• Expand clinical judgment and critical thinking skills with experience.
• Demonstrate mastery of Family‑Centered Care principles and incorporate them into care delivery.
• Understand optimal patient/family experiences and use patient experience data (NRC Picker) to improve satisfaction.
• Practice within a shared decision‑making environment and participate in shared governance council activities.
• Participate in Magnet designation activities and serve as a unit‑based Magnet champion.
• Show fiscal stewardship: manage time, conserve resources, understand staffing cost implications, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Seek professional development opportunities, maintain CEUs, and ensure compliance with mandatory education and annual competencies.
• Recognize change management and develop methods to cope with a fast‑paced environment.
• Apply quality improvement methodologies and lead QI initiatives.
• Engage in nursing research processes, contribute to evidence‑based practice, and support community health initiatives.

Education Qualifications

• Technical Diploma Nursing – Required
• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing – Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least one (1) year Labor and Delivery RN experience – Required
• At least two (2) years prior experience in Labor and Delivery Nursing – Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Computer competency – basic use of computer hardware, Microsoft Office, web browsing, and file sharing.
• Basic use of patient‑facing technology such as IV pumps, point‑of‑care devices, and monitors.
• Clinical communication systems navigation and use.
• Information literacy: determine needed information, access, evaluate sources, document outcomes.
• Electronic health record navigation and use of clinical decision support tools.
• Understand policies, procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations.
• Collect clinical data using quality improvement tools.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – Required on hire or
• Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (Pennsylvania) – Required on hire or
• Registered Nurse (New Jersey) – Required on hire or
• Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (New Jersey) – Required on hire or
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – required on hire (hands‑on instructor‑led verification).

Salary Range

$48.30 - $58.15 Hourly. Salary ranges are shown for full‑time jobs. Part‑time pay will be adjusted accordingly. Factors such as skills and experience may result in an offer above the stated range.

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