Registered Nurse RN New Grad - Labor and Delivery

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) New Grad for Labor and Delivery. The role focuses on delivering safe, age-specific nursing care using the nursing process to support patients and families through a critical perinatal experience.

New graduate nurses graduating in December 2026 or earlier are encouraged to apply. The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, strong communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced obstetric setting with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• RN license in Ohio and/or Compact license (Required Upon Hire).
• BLS certification required Upon Hire.
• ACLS/PALS may be required per unit standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-specific nursing care using the nursing process.
• Deliver care with safe practices and positive outcomes.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate to optimize patient care and operations.
• Develop professionally and contribute to practice improvement.
• Demonstrate leadership to influence clinical and operational outcomes.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Communication

Collaboration

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

MN preferred

Tools

Stethoscope

Thermometer

Sphygmomanometer

Electronic monitoring devices

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse RN New Grad - Labor and Delivery (260007RT)

Registered Nurse RN New Grad - Labor and Delivery - ( 260007RT )

Preference is strongly given to candidates with previous relevant experience in an OB/Peds/Critical Care practicum, internship, or unlicensed patient care support role.

Note to Applicants: We are currently accepting applications from RN students graduating in December 2026 or earlier. Candidates with a graduation date after December 2026 will be considered for future positions once eligible.

A Brief Overview

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

What You Will Do

• Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
• Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
• Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Other Accredited Program: Diploma in Nursing or
• (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• (MN) Master in Nursing (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%