Labor & Delivery Nurse - Day Shift, Competitive Benefits

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation and Generous

Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse for a full-time daytime role in Washington, DC. The hospital offers a comprehensive obstetric suite, emergency services, and a collaborative care environment within a larger UHS network.

The ideal candidate will provide expert nursing care during labor, delivery, and postpartum, support families, and participate in teaching new parents while maintaining stringent patient safety and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current and active Registered Nurse license in the applicable state/jurisdiction.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required or obtained within designated timeframe.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required or obtained within designated timeframe.
• Fetal monitoring certification or demonstrated competency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to obstetric patients during labor, delivery, recovery, and the immediate postpartum period.
• Assess maternal and fetal status through ongoing monitoring, including vital signs, contractions, fetal heart tones, and labor progression.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered, including induction agents, pain management, and emergency interventions.
• Assist physicians, midwives, and anesthesia providers during vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and obstetric procedures.
• Recognize and respond quickly to maternal or fetal emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions and escalation of care.
• Educate patients and families on labor expectations, pain management options, breastfeeding, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.
• Support patients emotionally and advocate for individualized birth plans while ensuring safe clinical outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, fetal monitoring strips, and patient responses.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including OB providers, NICU staff, surgical teams, and lactation consultants.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, infection prevention practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives, drills, and continuing education related to obstetric care.

Skills

Labor & Delivery

Patient Care

Emergency Care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse for a full-time daytime role in Washington, DC. The hospital offers a comprehensive obstetric suite, emergency services, and a collaborative care environment within a larger UHS network.

The ideal candidate will provide expert nursing care during labor, delivery, and postpartum, support families, and participate in teaching new parents while maintaining stringent patient safety and