Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in Morganton, NC is seeking a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, family-centered care for mothers and newborns. You will monitor antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients, support normal labor, and assist with deliveries and obstetric emergencies.

The role involves coordinating care across obstetric teams, administering medications, and contributing to quality and safety initiatives in a busy maternity setting.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and eligibility to practice in North Carolina.
• Strong clinical assessment, prioritization and critical-thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in obstetric and neonatal coordination and emergency response.
• Compassionate communication and commitment to family-centered care.
• Ability to follow evidence-based standards and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess mothers and newborns using advanced technology and evidence-based protocols.
• Administer medications and coordinate care across clinical teams.
• Assist with deliveries and respond to obstetric emergencies.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, and neonatal teams.
• Provide breastfeeding support and patient/family education.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

RN license

Clinical assessment

Emergency response

Communication

Job description

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, family-centered care for mothers and newborns. Responsible for managing antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients by monitoring fetal and maternal status, supporting normal labor, and assisting with deliveries and obstetric emergencies.

Key duties

• Monitor and assess patients using advanced technology and evidence-based protocols
• Administer medications and coordinate care across clinical teams
• Assist with deliveries and respond to obstetric emergencies
• Collaborate with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, and neonatal teams
• Provide breastfeeding support and patient/family education
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Qualifications & Skills

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills
• Proficiency in obstetric and neonatal coordination and emergency response
• Compassionate communication and commitment to family-centered care
• Ability to follow evidence-based standards and support continuous improvement