RN - Labor & Delivery

RN - Labor & Delivery

Job Ref: 32630
Category: Nursing
Location:

Emerson Hospital, 133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, MA 01742

Department: Labor & Delivery
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Variable Shifts
Hours: 7a-7p, 7p-7a

Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery

About the Role
Bring your skills, compassion, and calm presence to one of life’s most meaningful moments. As a Labor and Delivery RN, you’ll support mothers, babies, and families through labor, delivery, and the postpartum experience. Reporting to the Director of Obstetrical Nursing, you’ll provide safe, high-quality, family-centered care while collaborating with physicians, midwives, and a dedicated team of professionals. Every shift brings the opportunity to make a lifelong impact.

What You’ll Do

• Provide labor support, fetal monitoring, and comprehensive care during labor and birth.
• Circulate for cesarean section deliveries and assist in emergent situations.
• Care for mothers and newborns in the immediate postpartum period.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for mothers and infants.
• Educate and empower patients and families throughout their childbirth journey.
• Support continuity of care across Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, and Special Care Nursery when needed.
• Supervise and delegate care to support staff, ensuring safe and effective practice.
• Document all patient care clearly and accurately according to policy.
• Participate in quality improvement, unit projects, and ongoing professional education.
• Advocate for patients’ rights, privacy, and dignity in every interaction.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Current Massachusetts RN license.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• NRP certification within 6 months of hire.
• Fetal monitoring certification and ACLS preferred.
• Previous labor and delivery experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, stay organized, and respond quickly in fast-paced situations.
• Comfort with computer systems and commitment to confidentiality.

Why You’ll Love It Here
Few roles are as rewarding as guiding families through childbirth. Here, you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise, fosters professional growth, and celebrates the joy of bringing new life into the world. From the first contraction to those first precious moments after delivery, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring safety, comfort, and unforgettable care.

Join our Labor & Delivery team and be there for the moments that matter most. Apply today!