Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

LE01 Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics; United States; On-site; USD 57,859 - 99,187; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement options (403(b) & 457)

Discounts on medical services

Unique PTO plan

Job summary

LE01 Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics is looking for a full-time registered nurse specializing in Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum care. You'll be responsible for direct patient care and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal health outcomes for mothers and newborns.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $42.00 – $72.00 per hour based on experience. Full benefits start on day one for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• WA State or Compact License required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E., and ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and monitor health status.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Document patient interactions accurately.
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration

Neonatal care

Infection control

Education

WA State or Compact License

BLS certification

Fetal Heart Monitoring certification

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Competitive salary. Outstanding benefits.

Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Duties (LDRP)

• Antenatal patients admitted or placed in observation until discharge or transfer to a higher level of care.
• Perinatal patients admitted for conditions related to labor, induction of labor, birth, and postpartum care.
• Postpartum patients admitted for treatment of postpartum complications.
• Well‑term newborns and physiologically stable preterm newborns > 35 weeks gestation.
• Obstetrical patients or newborns whose condition requires transfer to a tertiary center, until transfer team assumes care.
• Assists with pre‑operative preparation of scheduled and unscheduled cesareans, and other obstetrical procedures.
• Participates in neonatal resuscitation as an integral part of the NRP team.
• Responds to obstetrical emergencies occurring on hospital premises and assists with pregnancy‑related triage needs in the emergency department.
• Facilitates outpatient visits in coordination with providers to conduct birth center tours, outpatient non‑stress tests (NST), newborn screenings, and lactation support.

General Nursing / Direct Patient Care

• Provide direct patient care by continuously assessing, monitoring, and documenting patient health status, and responding promptly to changes in condition.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications and treatments, and perform clinical procedures.
• Serve as a primary advocate for patients and families, ensuring informed consent, facilitating communication, and providing education to support understanding of diagnoses, treatments, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record.
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current licensure, certifications, and competency through individual efforts and by participating in drills and completing mandatory education.
• Adhere to established standards of nursing practice, applicable state board of nursing regulations, and hospital policy, protocols, and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• WA State or Compact License.
• BLS certified within 30 days of hire.
• Fetal Heart Monitoring, NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E., and ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Fetal Heart Monitoring certification (may be fulfilled by current C‑EFM certification, or AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Course).

Preferred Qualifications

• More than 6 months of acute care nursing with strong background experience in pregnancy, postpartum, neonatal care, lactation, and/or doula work.
• Previous L&D or LDRP experience.
• Certifications and additional training in maternal–neonatal nursing.
• AWHONN membership.

Shift Hours

Variable, full‑time day shift: 06:45–19:15; night shift: 18:45–07:15.

Position Details

• Hours per week: 40
• Employee status: Regular full‑time
• Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)
• Pay range: $42.00 – $72.00 (actual pay offered will vary based on years of experience)

Employee Benefits

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options (403(b) & 457). Medical insurance coverage begins on day one and is available to both full‑time and part‑time employees. Employees receive discounts on medical services provided by Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics. Differentials apply for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Our unique PTO plan enables employees to increase their accrual with each year of service.