Job overview
Position: Labor & Delivery (L&D) / Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (night shift) Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend Cross-training: Must be cross-trained in both Postpartum and Labor & Delivery.
Key requirements
Category
Requirement
Clinical experience
Professional nursing experience in Labor & Delivery and Postpartum
Certifications
BLS and NRP required
Cross-training
Must be competent in both delivery and postpartum care
Patient ratios – Labor
1:2 or 1:1, depending on patient acuity
Patient ratios – Postpartum
1:3–4 couplets
Schedule
12-hour night shifts
Communication
Effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team
Clinical responsibilities
Assessment, care planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation, and patient education