Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery (Nights)

University of Maryland Medical System; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

Benefits overview

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Labor & Delivery registered nurse with at least 12 months of experience to provide and coordinate independent care within a clinical specialty. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, teamwork, and adherence to nursing standards across patient care teams.

Qualifications include Maryland RN licensure, BLS and PALS certifications, with NRP obtainable within 90 days and ACLS recommended.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland or eligible via Compact
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• Current AHA PALS certification required
• NRP can be obtained within 90 days of hire
• ACLS is highly recommended

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate independent care to patients within a clinical specialty
• Act as a clinical resource for team members
• Apply evidence-based practice to patient care
• Support unit operations and patient flow including ICU, ED roles as applicable
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care
• Ensure safe, timely, patient-centered care consistent with unit standards

Skills

Clinical nursing

Labor and delivery care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

RN licensure (Maryland)

AHA BLS

AHA PALS

NRP certification

ACLS (recommended)

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses who have greater than 12 months experience. Provides and coordinates independent care to patients within a clinical specialty as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Utilizes the institution’s care delivery and professional practice models as the frame of reference for practicing as a professional nurse. Participates in activities to develop own practice, and to support group practice goals at the unit level. Is accountable to patient, family and team members for care provided and to the nurse manager for totality of work performance. Is accountable to hold to the Service Standards and to the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values.

Job Requirements

GENERAL SUMMARY

This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses who have greater than 12 months experience. Provides and coordinates independent care to patients within a clinical specialty as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Utilizes the institution’s care delivery and professional practice models as the frame of reference for practicing as a professional nurse. Participates in activities to develop own practice, and to support group practice goals at the unit level. Is accountable to patient, family and team members for care provided and to the nurse manager for totality of work performance. Is accountable to hold to the Service Standards and to the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values.

Essential Functions Of The Job

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Clinical Practice

• Competency in care of unit-specific patient population; independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills; engaged in advancing own practice.
• Serves as a clinical resource for others.
• Applies and integrates evidence into practice.
• Functions effectively in roles specific to unit, such as arrest team for ICU, triage for ED, etc.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care; independently advocating for patient/family needs
• Models practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care.
• The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the age of the patients served. He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the necessary care as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

Professional Development

• Engaged in advancing own practice.
• Responsible for maintaining competencies required for that patient care setting; focus on advancing own professional development.
• Attends unit-based staff development independently.
• Demonstrates the ability to serve as a trained preceptor and coach for new nurses and students.
• Contributes to developing/evaluating unit-based orientation and other education activities.
• Contributes to nursing support personnel skills and development.
• Completes CEs on an annual basis based on facility minimum requirements.

Service/Quality

• Understands and contributes to unit-based outcomes associated with National Hospital Quality Measures (NDNQI), Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators, and Facility Annual Operational Plan.
• Contributes to and endorses some or all elements of research/EBP/QI.
• Provides high-quality, safe, patient-centered care with focus on exceeding service expectations.
• Accountable for compliance with regulatory requirements and holds others accountable; participates in tracer activities when requested.

Patient Safety

• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Implements policies, procedures, and guidelines consistently in the performance of assigned duties.
• Develops effective working relationships and maintains good communication with other team members.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices, and communicates the same to those in charge.
• Participates in hospital, departmental and/or unit patient safety initiatives.

Operations

• Demonstrates the ability to function in the charge nurse role.
• Participates in teambuilding efforts on their unit.
• Contributes to briefings/staff meetings regularly.
• Contributes and participates in unit, Nursing Division, and organizational governance structure.
• Participates in recruitment and retention activities at the unit level.
• Provides feedback in peer review as requested. Provides direct performance feedback at the direction of the nurse manager.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.
• Meets licensing requirements to practice registered nursing in the State of Maryland. Must meet all applicable federal, state, and local professional requirements.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Current AHA PALS certification required
• Must meet all unit-specific certification requirements: (NRP)
• NRP can be obtained within 90 days of hire
• ACLS - highly recommended
• More than 2 years of labor and delivery nursing experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge and clinical skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills are required.

Benefits

All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Full-Time, Nights - L&D (7p-7:30a)
• Pay Range: $42.36 - $54.18/hr. (depends on years of experience)
• Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential
• $15,000 Sign-on Bonus; restrictions may apply
• Review UMMS Benefits Overview:
• 2026-2027 New Hire Benefits.pdf