Labor & Birth RN - Lead Mom & Baby Care

Mercy; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery RN to join our team in Missouri. You will provide comprehensive care across labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum settings, working with obstetric physicians, midwives, and neonatal staff to support mothers and families.

We value evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and compassionate, patient-centered care. You’ll mentor new nurses, participate in shift handoffs, and help ensure safe, high-quality outcomes for every birth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current RN License (Missouri or compact state)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtained within 30 days of hire
• Recent Labor & Delivery, Labor & Birth, Mother-Baby, Women’s Services, or LDRP experience

Responsibilities

• Labor & Delivery nursing care across labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum
• Assess, monitor, and respond to maternal and fetal conditions
• Interpret fetal monitoring and communicate findings to providers
• Support vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, inductions, and high‑risk pregnancies
• Assist with neonatal stabilization and resuscitation when needed
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families
• Advocate for patient rights, dignity, confidentiality, and safety
• Participate in bedside shift reports and patient handoffs using SBAR

Skills

RN Nursing

Labor & Delivery experience

Patient education

Education

ADN/BSN/Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Mercy is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery RN to join our team in Missouri. You will provide comprehensive care across labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum settings, working with obstetric physicians, midwives, and neonatal staff to support mothers and families.

We value evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and compassionate, patient-centered care. You’ll mentor new nurses, participate in shift handoffs, and help ensure safe, high-quality outcomes for every birth.