Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery/OB

Lifepoint Health®; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life, disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

Ottumwa Regional Health Center seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Labor & Delivery/OB Unit on the night shift. You will perform patient assessments, initiate nursing interventions, and document care plans, ensuring high-quality perinatal care.

The role is full-time, with a 12-hour night schedule (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) and a $15,000 commitment bonus over two years. BLS is required; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred for advanced obstetric care.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing program.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS preferred.
• PALS preferred.
• NRP preferred.
• Handle with Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs.
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient.
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) — Labor & Delivery/OB Unit

We offer a $15,000 commitment bonus over two years, full‑time nights on a 12‑hour shift (1900–0700).

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees
• Financial protection and PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; paid family leave; and paid time off
• Financial and career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Employee well‑being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Current state RN license
• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
• NRP preferred
• Handle with Care preferred

EEOC Statement

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.