Staff Nurse, RN - Labor and Delivery/ Mother-Baby (Days)

Licking Memorial Health Systems; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is seeking a skilled Staff Nurse for Labor & Delivery to provide patient care through the nursing process. The role requires neonatal, adult, and geriatric competencies, adherence to policies, and collaboration with the health care team to ensure patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

Join LMHS in Newark, OH for a rewarding opportunity to serve the local community with state-of-the-art technology and a compassionate, diverse team dedicated to

Qualifications

• Current Ohio RN license and maintain.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification required or maintained.
• ECG rhythm recognition skills.
• Ability to formulate nursing care plans and coordinate with care teams.
• Experience in Labor & Delivery nursing and neonatal care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document/communicate pertinent information regarding patient condition.
• Stabilization of newborns.
• Obtain and maintain competence as circulator or scrub in L&D.
• Perform L&D daily shift checks and related duties.
• Interpret fetal monitor strips and respond to changes.
• Maintain knowledge of maternal–fetal cross-training.
• Provide care for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients.
• Prepare and assist in surgical procedures and post-procedure care.
• Accountable to patients, families, and care managers for quality care.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Labor & Delivery

ACLS

BLS

ECG Rhythm

Nursing Care Plans

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 13, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

• 1320 W. Main St., Newark, OH 43055, USA
• On-site
• Nursing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: STAFF009593

Description

STAFF NURSE
LABOR & DELIVERY

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary

A clinical competent registered professional nurse who delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation in the Labor & Delivery area according to policies and procedures. Prescribes, delegates and coordinates the nursing care provided to patients throughout the health system. Effectively interacts with the patient, significant others and health care team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing. Job requires knowledge, skill and ability to provide care for neo-natal, adult and geriatric patient population.

Responsibilities

• Document/Communicate pertinent information regarding patient condition.
• Stabilization of newborns.
• Obtain and maintain competence in role of surgical circulator and 1st assist or scrub positions
• Obtain and maintain competence in role of surgical circulator and 1st assist or scrub positions L&D daily shift checks
• L&D daily shift checks
• Fetal monitor strip interpretation.
• Maintain knowledge for modified Maternal Child cross training.
• Appropriately manage antepartum, intrapartum & postpartum patients.
• Prepare, assist and recoverpatients throughsurgical procedures.
• Accountable to the patient and family for care provided and to the assigned patient care manager for the totality of work performance.

Requirements

• Current R.N. licensure for Ohio and maintain.
• Current CPR card and maintain.
• Maintain valid BLS certification. (CPR)
• Obtain and maintain ACLS certification.
• Obtain/maintain ECG rhythm recognition.
• Formulate nursing care plans.
• Provide direction and supervision to LPN's, POCT's and other ancillary staff
• Accurately transcribe physician orders into EPIC system
• Work independently.
• Obtain NRP certification within 6 mo. of hire and maintain certification thereafter.
• Utilize Hospital information system and EMR
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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