Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery/OB

Memorial Physician Practices; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance and loan assistance

Mental and physical wellness programs

Ongoing learning opportunities

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Labor & Delivery/OB Unit in Ottumwa, Iowa. This full-time position offers a commitment bonus of $15,000 over two years. Ideal candidates should have an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing and a current RN license.

Join a dedicated team providing exceptional care in a supportive environment. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, financial protection, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS) within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and identify needs.
• Provide care appropriate to patient's condition.
• Document medical necessity in the medical record.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing interventions

Documentation skills

Care based on condition and age

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

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

$15,000 Commitment Bonus (2 Years)

Schedule: 12 Hour Shift, Nights, Full-Time

Your experience matters

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

The Labor & Delivery/OB team operates on a 1:1 nurse to patient ratio. This unit has 10 beds with an invitingly warm environment, dedicated medical staff, and pediatric coverage by a Board Certified provider. Full and part time employees in this unit rotate every third weekend and major holidays.

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to 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

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and 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.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS) within six (6) months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six (6) months of hire.
• NRP within six (6) months of hire
• Recent RN experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) to Three (3) years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience and One (1) year of Medical/Surgical or Critical Care nursing experience

More about Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is a 217‑bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Ottumwa community for over 133 years. We are proud to be recognized by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and be members of the Iowa and American Hospital Associations.

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."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.