Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Team environment

Job summary

Novant Health in Charlotte, NC invites a Registered Nurse to join our Labor & Delivery team. You will assess patients, develop care plans, administer medications, and respond to emergencies with a collaborative, patient‑centered approach.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSN or higher and be licensed as an RN in the state. Prior L&D experience is preferred and a sign-on bonus may be available for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required or equivalent.
• Current RN licensure in appropriate state.
• One year of relevant nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with comprehensive evaluations and monitor changes in condition.
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and perform nursing procedures.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Patient education

Emergency response

Communication (SBARQ)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RN licensure

Job description

What We Offer

This position may be eligible for sign on bonus

Join a high-performing Labor & Delivery team that helps bring 300-400 babies into the world each month. Our 20-bed unit, complete with dedicated triage, OR, and PACU spaces, offers the opportunity to build strong clinical skills while caring for patients in one of the busiest obstetric environments in the area. If you're energized by teamwork, patient-centered care, and the rewarding experience of supporting families during childbirth, we'd love to meet you!

Why become a Registered Nurse at Novant Health?

What You’ll Do

• Assess Patients: Conduct comprehensive assessments, analyze clinical data, identify care needs, and anticipate changes in patient condition.
• Develop Care Plans: Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to create and adjust individualized plans of care based on patient goals and needs.
• Provide Nursing Care: Implement care plans, administer medications, perform nursing procedures, educate patients and families, and respond effectively to emergencies.
• Evaluate Outcomes: Monitor patient progress, assess responses to interventions, and modify care plans to achieve desired outcomes.
• Communicate Effectively: Utilize SBARQ and other communication tools to ensure safe handoffs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accurate documentation.
• Delegate Responsibly: Assign tasks appropriately while maintaining accountability for patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Promote Professional Practice: Adhere to nursing standards, evidence-based practice, regulatory requirements, and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Support Team Success: Foster collaboration, mentor colleagues, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to a positive team environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.