RN - LDRP - As Needed

Meritus Health•Hagerstown, MD

16h•Onsite

About The Position

At Meritus Medical Center, our 32-bed Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) Unit provides comprehensive, family-centered care for patients throughout every stage of childbirth—from antepartum through postpartum recovery. Our LDRP model allows mothers to labor, deliver, recover, and room-in with their newborns all in one private space—creating a comfortable and seamless experience for families. Newborns remain in the room with their mothers unless a higher level of care is required. We typically deliver 170–190 babies each month and maintain 24-hour neonatology and anesthesiology coverage, ensuring the highest level of safety and support for both mother and baby.

Requirements

Current RN license in the State of Maryland (or compact state eligibility).
ASN required.
BLS and NRP certification required (or obtained within a set timeframe).

Nice To Haves

BSN Preferred.
Previous L&D, postpartum, or women’s health experience preferred.
Strong communication skills and the ability to provide calm, empathetic care in high-intensity situations.
Passion for supporting women and families through one of life’s most meaningful experiences.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care throughout the continuum of labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum.
Support mothers and families during labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period.
Monitor maternal and fetal status, administer medications, and assist in labor support and delivery procedures.
Collaborate closely with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.
Educate and support new mothers in infant care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.