Registered Nurse , Labor & Delivery- 36 hrs, Rotating

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Auburn Hospital’s Labor & Delivery unit, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc., delivers about 2,600 births annually and houses the region’s largest midwifery practice. The nursing team works closely with physicians and the care staff to provide comprehensive, family-centered maternity care.

Nurses provide direct patient care, participate in care planning, education, and discharge processes, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• RN license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS may be required for some units.
• 1–3 years related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients and makes nursing judgments.
• Assess health care needs; formulate, implement and evaluate care plans.
• Coordinate care and supervise assistive personnel for safe, patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and families; participate in discharge planning.
• Engage in quality improvement activities and professional growth.

Skills

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Communication

Education

Nursing program graduate

RN license MA

BLS certification

ACLS certification

BSN preferred

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

About Our Labor & Delivery Unit

Mt. Auburn Hospital’s Labor & Delivery unit is a trusted leader in maternity care, supporting approximately 2,600 births each year. We are proud to maintain a lower-than-average Cesarean (C‑section) rate, reflecting our commitment to evidence‑based, patient‑centered care. We are home to the largest midwifery practice in Eastern Massachusetts, where midwives work in close partnership with physicians, nurses, and the broader care team. Together, we support a full spectrum of pregnancy and birth experiences—from low‑intervention, family‑centered births to comprehensive care for complex and high‑risk pregnancies. Our program has received multiple awards and distinctions for excellence in maternity care, underscoring our dedication to high‑quality prenatal care, safe deliveries, and positive birth experiences.

Why Mt. Auburn?

• Award‑winning maternity care program
• Strong culture of teamwork and collaboration
• Supportive environment for both low‑intervention and high‑acuity care
• Commitment to inclusive, respectful, and individualized care for every family

Job Description: Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients and makes necessary nursing judgments.
• Responsible for assessing the health care needs of patients for the formulation of a care plan, its implementation and evaluation.
• Demonstrates the ability for decision‑making by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience in caring for patients.
• Coordinates the care of patients and directs assistive personnel in order to provide safe, effective, efficient, equitable and timely, patient‑centered care.
• Demonstrates awareness of environmental forces on health care of patients and their families.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify resources necessary to implement the plan of care.
• Works in a collaborative relationship with other health professionals to determine healthcare needs of patients and families.
• Develops relationships with patients and families that maintain and communicate trust and respect.
• Communicates effectively in the exchange of information.
• Demonstrates the ability to act as a patient advocate.
• Education is planned and provided according to care plan and predicted Length of Stay for every patient who is alert and able to comprehend. Family members and caregivers are included in education as appropriate.
• Participates in the development of educational materials/presentations for patients and/or significant others and documents outcome in the medical record.
• Ensures that patients and significant others receive education regarding discharge and the community services available.
• Maintains annual mandatory education requirements, which include emergency skills and unit based competencies.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patients, colleagues and Mount Auburn Hospital.
• The individual nursing practice reflects the goals of the Hospital.
• Demonstrates responsibility.
• Participates in educational opportunities for professional growth, personal well‑being and as required for license renewal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1-3 years related work experience preferred.
• License Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
• American Heart Association – Basic Life support Certificate required.
• ACLS required for some specific clinical units.

Physical Requirements & Environment

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.
• Employees in this role must be competent to provide patient care to one or more of the following age groups:
  • Young adult: 16-30 years
  • Middle Age: 30 - 60 years
  • Elderly: 60 + years

Pay Range

Pay Range: $37.00 - $95.37. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Vaccination Requirement

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.