Registered Nurse (RN)- Labor & Delivery/Postpartum

Advocate Health; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Kenosha, WI labor and delivery unit seeks a skilled RN to provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using evidence-based practice. You’ll contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment and support high-risk obstetric care with a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, clinical decision making, and effective communication across shifts to ensure the best patient experience in a busy Level II OB unit at Aurora Medical Center - Kenosha.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association.
• Enter additional preferences for candidate qualifications and per the Division Specific Nursing Education Tables Enterprise Nursing Hub.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Clinical decision making

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Education

Nursing program completion

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Department

Kenosha, WI, United States

Where You Will Work:

Our Level II Labor & Delivery/Postpartum unit provides care for patients delivering at 32 weeks gestation and above, with protocols in place to stabilize and transfer those under 32 weeks to a Level III facility. The unit includes 9 labor rooms, 12 postpartum rooms (shared with med-surg patients, though OB nurses care only for OB patients), 3 triage bays, and 2 dedicated OB operating rooms. We average 100 deliveries per month, totaling 1,183 last year. The team consists of 6 in-house OB/GYNs, anesthesia on-call exclusively for OB (typically in-house or nearby), and a neonatal nurse practitioner available 24/7 for high-risk deliveries. Lactation support is available seven days a week through two full-time and two casual consultants, and an educator with flexible hours supports both day and night shifts. Nurses are trained in both labor and postpartum care, and staffing ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: 1:1 for labor and recovery, 1:2 for cervical ripening and high-risk/magnesium postpartum, and 1:3 for postpartum couplets. The charge RN and triage RN are unassigned to serve as resources to the team. Average length of stay is 24–48 hours for vaginal deliveries and 48–72 hours for cesarean sections. What makes our unit special includes OB emergency simulations held at the Simulation Center in Mount Pleasant, an annual community Baby Fair hosted by the OB/NICU/Postpartum team, a dedicated bereavement workgroup, and prenatal lactation visits offered between 28–34 weeks gestation, along with outpatient and video visit options.

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

• Enter additional preferences for candidate qualifications and per the Division Specific Nursing Education Tables Enterprise Nursing Hub

What You’ll Do:

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Kind, compassionate care with you at the center. Aurora Medical Center - Kenosha offers a comfortable, healing environment along with the top-notch medical care you expect.
We’re proud that our cancer treatment program was honored as one of the top in the nation. We’re also honored to be an accredited Stroke Center. But what makes us really happy is what this means for you: effective treatments and better results.
Even outside of the hospital, you can expect the best from us. We partner with area organizations and schools to offer education. You’ll also find our nurses and trainers in the community, offering preventive care and treatment.
Whether you’re in the hospital or in our community, we are here for you.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.