Labor/Delivery Staff RN
About The Position
The Labor/Delivery Staff RN is accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessing patients and making clinical decisions regarding nursing care, ensuring nursing care is delivered safely and competently, providing individualized care, and evaluating care for groups of patients. This is a patient-care position in Mass General Hospital’s 12-bed, high-acuity Labor & Delivery unit. Nurses collaborate with obstetricians, certified nurse midwives, and OB anesthesia to provide patient-centered care to a diverse population. The unit includes two dedicated operating rooms and a five-bay OB triage area, and promotes clinical excellence and compassionate care in a supportive, team-driven environment. The schedule is 24 hours per week, with a day/night rotation that includes weekends and holidays. The posting identifies five years of licensed RN experience in Labor and Delivery or ICU as ideal.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Nursing required; experience cannot be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Registered Nurse (RN) state license required.
- Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year required.
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledge of the care required by the age groups receiving care.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
- A minimum of five years of licensed RN experience in Labor and Delivery or ICU is described as ideal.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
- Interpret the plan of medical care, assess patients, and make clinical decisions regarding nursing care.
- Ensure nursing care is provided safely and competently, provide individualized care, and evaluate nursing care for groups of patients.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
- Free parking for nights and weekends
- Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
- Hospital-paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
- Employee discounts on tickets and passes for attractions and events
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
- Recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
