Labor & Delivery Nurse: High-Impact, Fast-Paced Care

CommonSpirit Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Merced, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks an experienced RN for Labor & Delivery. You will perform infant–adult assessments, create individualized care plans, and deliver evidence-based OB care.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential to ensure safe, compassionate, and efficient births. Requirements include a California RN license, 1+ year of L&D experience, BLS, ACLS, and NRP within stated timeframes.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required.
• 1+ year Labor and Delivery experience.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NRP within 6 months.
• Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring required or within 6–24 months depending on orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments from infant to birth; develop care plans with the team.
• Perform nursing interventions, hourly rounding, and OB-specific protocols.
• Document care and ensure smooth handoffs and referrals.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to support patient recovery.
• Adhere to EMTALA/COBRA, directives, and chart audits with compliance.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

CA RN License

BLS CPR

ACLS - CPR within 6 months

NRP within 6 months

NCC or AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Certification

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Merced, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks an experienced RN for Labor & Delivery. You will perform infant–adult assessments, create individualized care plans, and deliver evidence-based OB care.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential to ensure safe, compassionate, and efficient births. Requirements include a California RN license, 1+ year of L&D experience, BLS, ACLS, and NRP within stated timeframes.