RN - Labor & Delivery

Mass General Brigham; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

IntelliResume is seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor & Delivery at Nantucket Cottage Hospital in Nantucket, MA. This full-time role involves comprehensive obstetrical patient care, using the nursing process and collaboration with the care team.

The position requires MA RN licensure, BLS/CPR within one week of hire, NRP on hire, and prefers ACLS and breastfeeding certification within one year. Rotating shifts and competitive pay offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Massachusetts RN license required.
• BLS/CPR within one week of hire.
• NRP required on hire.
• ACLS preferred.
• Breastfeeding certification required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document data within 24 hours of admission.
• Document and report significant findings of ongoing patient assessment.
• Formulate the patient plan of care based on standards of practice.
• Communicate the patient plan of care through shift reports and procedures.
• Plan individualized patient care with nursing theory in collaboration with patients and providers.
• Initiate patient plan of care using admission assessment data.
• Incorporate nursing diagnoses into the care plan.
• Implement the plan of care with patients, family, and others.
• Formulate discharge plans within 24 hours of admission and revise as needed.
• Evaluate nursing interventions based on patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Shift communication

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

About This Role

This Registered Nurse position in Labor & Delivery is responsible for providing comprehensive care for obstetrical patients. It is ideal for those who are dedicated to delivering quality patient care and utilizing the nursing process effectively.

Highlights

• Location: Nantucket, MA
• Facility: Nantucket Cottage Hospital
• Schedule: Full‑Time, Rotating shifts
• Pay: $37.69 - $89.59/Hourly

What You'll Do

• Collect and document all data pertinent to each patient’s needs within 24 hours of admission.
• Document and report significant findings of ongoing patient assessment.
• Formulate the patient plan of care based on acceptable standards of practice.
• Communicate the patient plan of care through shift reports and other established procedures.
• Plan individualized patient care using nursing theory in collaboration with patients and other healthcare providers.
• Initiate patient plan of care using assessment data upon admission based on age‑specific needs.
• Incorporate nursing diagnosis specific to the patient’s actual problems/needs into the plan of care.
• Implement the patient’s plan of care in collaboration with patients, family members, and significant others.
• Formulate discharge plans within 24 hours of admission and as part of the revision process.
• Evaluate nursing interventions to changing patient situations as demonstrated by patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school required.
• Experience:
  • At least two (2) years of prior Labor and Delivery experience preferred.
  • One (1) year of prior, related medical/surgical experience preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Current, valid Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required.
  • BLS/CPR certification required within one week of hire.
  • NRP certification required upon hire.
  • ACLS preferred.
  • Breastfeeding‑related certification required within one year of hire.