Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
About The Position
UVA Health is hiring a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. The RN joins a collaborative Women’s Services team at a nationally recognized academic medical center, caring for a diverse patient population using evidence-based practice and advanced clinical skills. The role takes place in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment where adaptability, clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork are essential. The nurse partners with obstetricians, midwives, neonatologists, and interdisciplinary teams to support outcomes for mothers and newborns. The position also includes caring for patients and families through education, emotional support, and advocacy, as well as precepting and mentoring newer nurses. The work is based in state-of-the-art facilities, including eight dedicated labor rooms and 30 private postpartum rooms, and is part of a care continuum that includes a 60-bed NICU, a 25-bed PICU, and a 38-bed acute and intermediate pediatric unit. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. The pay range is $39.90–$54.15 per hour. Individual compensation depends on the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within five years of hire.
- One year of relevant experience.
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period.
- Perform continuous maternal and fetal assessments and recognize and respond to changes in clinical status.
- Collaborate with providers and care teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate, emotionally support, and advocate for patients and families during the childbirth experience.
- Participate in high-acuity cases, including emergent deliveries and complex obstetric scenarios.
- Use advanced clinical technology and evidence-based protocols to support optimal outcomes.
- Precept and mentor newer nurses and contribute to a team culture grounded in professionalism and shared accountability.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Retirement savings.
- Long-term and short-term disability.
- Health Savings Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Certification and education support.
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
