Seasoned Labor & Delivery RN — Leadership & Care

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery nurse to provide comprehensive care across labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care.

You will assess maternal and fetal conditions, interpret fetal monitoring, and support various birth modalities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, interdisciplinary teamwork, and ongoing professional development, with opportunities for precepting and mentoring new nurses.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN License (Missouri or compact state).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Recent Labor & Delivery, Labor & Birth, Mother-Baby, Women’s Services, or LDRP experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care.
• Assess, monitor, and respond to maternal and fetal conditions.
• Interpret fetal monitoring and communicate findings to providers.
• Support vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, inductions, and high-risk pregnancies.
• Assist with neonatal stabilization and resuscitation when needed.
• Partner with patients and families in decision-making.
• Create individualized care plans that promote optimal outcomes.
• Provide education and emotional support throughout the birth journey.
• Advocate for patient rights, dignity, confidentiality, and safety.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, midwives, neonatal clinicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in bedside shift reports and patient handoffs utilizing safety tools such as SBAR.
• Coordinate care seamlessly across departments.
• Utilize evidence-based nursing practice.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new nurses as opportunities arise.
• Maintain nursing competencies and professional certifications.

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery nurse to provide comprehensive care across labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care.

You will assess maternal and fetal conditions, interpret fetal monitoring, and support various birth modalities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, interdisciplinary teamwork, and ongoing professional development, with opportunities for precepting and mentoring new nurses.