Registered Nurse - L&D - Nights

LCMC Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a dedicated labor and delivery nurse in Louisiana for night shifts. You will monitor moms and newborns, provide emotional and medical support, and ensure safety and quality across all care touchpoints.

The role requires active RN licensure in Louisiana and current BLS/ACLS/NRP/NALS certifications, with a preference for L&D experience and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana nursing license in good standing.
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and NALS certifications current or in process.
• Experience or training in labor, delivery, and postpartum care preferred.
• Ability to monitor mom and newborn and advocate for safety.
• Strong teamwork and communication with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate care for delivery and post‑partum patients.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure mom/baby safety.
• Maintain a safe environment and comply with infection control.
• Monitor patient conditions and address questions or concerns.
• Provide patient and family education using appropriate resources.
• Support the team and assist others as needed.
• Escalate issues to supervisor when required.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Empathy

Education

Louisiana nursing license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP certification (within 6 mos.)

NALS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Your job is more than a job.
Delivering bundles of joy has got to be one of the most important jobs in the world. Right? Of course, as a labor & delivery nurse, your empathy meter is off the charts. How could it not be? It’s babies for goodness' sake. You bring psychological and emotional support, monitor mom and her newborn, and ensure the best medical care and resources when the need arises. Having a baby is one of the most vulnerable times in the lives of moms and dads and you’ve got their backs.
Labor, birth, and postpartum never get routine for you. Bring on the bundles of cuteness and the memories. You’ll share tears of joy and, sometimes, tears of sadness. You’re extraordinary. That's what we love about you.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patient’s delivery and post‑partum care.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure appropriate mom/baby care.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
• Prevent and treat wounds.
• Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient and their families.
• Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• NRP certification (within 6 mos.)
• Current NALS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN
• NCC certification
• 1 year in a related clinical area

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.