Registered Nurse- L&D

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health Arnett's Labor & Delivery unit is seeking a part-time day-shift RN who is passionate about obstetric care. You will provide evidence-based nursing, coordinate care across groups, and support mothers through triage, labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery.

We value ASN with BSN preferred, active Indiana RN license or NLC, and BLS. Join a team with high autonomy, strong collaboration, and opportunities for professional growth in a Level III unit.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN; BSN preferred.
• Requires active Indiana RN license or NLC.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care across labor and delivery.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams to achieve outcomes.
• Participate in teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with clinicians.
• Support patients through triage, labor, delivery and postpartum recovery.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

ASN; BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery, Part-Time, Day Shift

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals.

At IU Health, you will learn and develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that embraces your strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry.

The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency.

About Labor & Delivery at IU Health Arnett

IU Health Arnett Labor & Delivery consists of:

• 7 Labor & Delivery rooms
• 4 Triage/Antepartum beds
• 2 Obstetrical Operating Rooms
• 1 PACU bay

As a Level III Labor & Delivery unit, we care for a wide range of patients, including many high-risk pregnancies. The team is supported by:

• Dedicated CRNAs on-site 24/7
• OB Laborists on-site 24/7
• Scheduled Certified Nurse Midwives
• Highly collaborative partnerships with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams

Our patients remain with us throughout their pregnancy-related hospitalization, including triage, labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum recovery, allowing nurses to develop strong patient relationships while managing the full continuum of obstetrical care.

Nursing Skills Gained on This Unit

• Circulating in OB procedures within the Obstetrical OR
• Triage and assessment of OB patients
• Managing all phases of labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery
• Caring for high-risk obstetrical patients
• Collaborating closely with physicians, laborists, midwives, CRNAs, and APPs
• Developing advanced maternal-child nursing expertise

Unit Successes & Designations

• Anthem Blue Distinction
• Level III Care

Unit Culture

• High level of nursing autonomy
• Strong collaboration between nursing, physicians, and APPs
• Opportunities for professional growth through participation in multiple unit-based committees
• Supportive team environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes and evidence-based practice
  

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Additional Advanced Life Support certifications may be required based on unit or specialty practice requirements.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the #1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative patient-centered work environment
• Competitive benefits package
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employer-paid medical leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counseling services at no cost
• Healthy Results wellness program with incentive opportunities that contribute toward a biweekly financial reward
  

Our culture of compassion allows for a holistic delivery of care that is individualized based on our patients' and families' needs. At IU Health, every team member is a caregiver. This care extends beyond our patients to one another and our communities through service projects, health initiatives, and wellness education.