RN - Family Birthplace

Mercy; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $20,000 student loan forgiveness

Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000

Day-one medical/dental/vision

PTO 80 hours upfront

Shift differential pay

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Ada is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Family Birthplace team. You will care for mothers and newborns through labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and family-centered care.

The role offers night shifts (7pm–7am) with 36 hours per week, full benefits starting day one, and opportunities for professional growth within Mercy's mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program (Associate Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma or Compact State RN License.
• Ability to meet all Oklahoma State Board of Nursing requirements.
• Completion of Mercy-required competencies, education, and certifications within designated timeframes.
• BLS and other required certifications as assigned by the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to mothers and newborns throughout the childbirth experience.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications, treatments, and nursing interventions according to physician orders and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, lactation consultants, and other healthcare team members.
• Educate patients and families regarding labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Advocate for patient safety, patient rights, and a positive birth experience.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Communication

Family-centered care

Patient safety

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN

Job description

-Involves patient and/or significant others in decisions regarding care.

- Assesses and appropriately documents the educational needs and learning abilities of the patient and/or significant others during the admission and subsequent assessments in the computerized care plan.

- Documents and assures that the plan of care includes identified problems, and/or nursing diagnosis, nursing interventions, and goals/outcomes with target dates with the patient/family promoting optimal health, healing or dignified end of life, when appropriate.

- Performs patient handoffs utilizing patient safety tools (ex.: SBAR, Report at Bedside, etc.) both from shift-to-shift and interdepartmentally as directed.

- Maintains effective communication through appropriate utilization of the chain of command

- Communicates subjective and objective data about the patient/family and/or significant others with appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.

- Stays up to date on unit huddles, email, and other unit-based communications.

- Facilitates communication of pertinent findings with and/or makes rounds with physicians.

- Participates in Process Improvement activities such as data collection, in-services, and meetings as appropriate and required.

- Completes Hospital and required nursing competencies, mandatory in-services/Workday Learning assignments and relevant certifications (ex.: BLS, ACLS/ALS, PALS, etc.) within required time frame.

- Utilizes professional literature to implement evidence-based practice in decision making and shares with other coworkers as appropriate.

- Participates in programs and projects toward professional growth and development.

- Maintains relevant knowledge and follows policies/procedures.

- Readily accepts professional accountability to resolve issues related to patient care or operational issues.

- Participates in a hospital committee, special project or service (ex.: preceptor to student or new coworker, care management) as requested.

- Delegates, guides and directs unlicensed health care providers & LPNs in tasks and are responsible for the care provided according to their documented competencies and/or scope of practice.

- Participates in annual peer review process for self and others when requested.

- Performs patient rounding, based on patient need and departmental guidelines.

- Appropriately interprets and utilizes diagnostic, laboratory, and monitoring data.

- If required takes call, weekend shift or alternate shifts as deemed by the department needs.

- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Additional Job Description

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Family Birthplace – Nights
• Employment Type: Full-Time (36 hours a week)
• Shift: Night Shift 7pm to 7am

Our Mission Is Clear at Mercy, we bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. We believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals, careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Stay Premium Program based on years of Mercy service
• Up to $20,000 student loan forgiveness for qualified new graduate nurses
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
• Day-one comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Frontloaded PTO with up to 80 hours available for experienced RNs
• Shift differential pay opportunities
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment

Position Overview

Mercy Hospital Ada is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Family Birthplace team. Family Birthplace nurses provide specialized care for mothers and newborns throughout labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum, and newborn care. This role offers the opportunity to support families during some of life's most meaningful moments while working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.

Family Birthplace RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to mothers and newborns throughout the childbirth experience
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, treatments, and nursing interventions according to physician orders and evidence-based practice
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, lactation consultants, and other healthcare team members
• Educate patients and families regarding labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
• Advocate for patient safety, patient rights, and a positive birth experience
• Perform duties and responsibilities consistent with Mercy's mission, values, and service standards

Unit Details – Family Birthplace

• Approximately 30 births per month with continued growth opportunities
• LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum) model of care
• AWHONN staffing guidelines followed, including 1:1 care for active labor patients and 2:1 care for early labor patients
• Postpartum nurse-to-patient ratio of 6:1
• Cares primarily for obstetrical patients beginning at 35 weeks gestation
• Onsite nursery services available
• Cross-training provided in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Nursery nursing
• Close-knit, supportive team culture where you'll feel like family from day one
• Professional growth opportunities, including progression from low-risk to higher-risk labor patient care
• Leadership development opportunities with a commitment to promoting from within

What You'll Bring

• Strong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills
• Excellent communication and family-centered care approach
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and emotionally rewarding environment
• Commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and compassionate care

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program (Associate Degree, Diploma, or BSN)
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma or Compact State RN License
• Ability to meet all Oklahoma State Board of Nursing requirements
• Completion of Mercy-required competencies, education, and certifications within designated timeframes
• BLS and other required certifications as assigned by the department

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Mother/Baby, Nursery, Women's Services, or Newborn Care
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, Intermediate