Staff Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery

The Ohio State University

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Labor & Delivery unit manages and provides care to patients and their families, and directs and supervises nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, delegates, and evaluates nursing care in alignment with the professional practice model. The role contributes to staff engagement, patient experience, quality and safety, and cost-effective care while supporting positive patient outcomes, patient involvement in care planning, and reduced hospitalization length.

The unit is part of a Level IV maternity center that provides care for complex and high-risk pregnancies as well as routine deliveries. It includes 16 private labor rooms equipped for labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum recovery, with fetal monitoring systems and adjustable birthing beds; two rooms have birthing tubs. A 7-bed Obstetrics Emergency Department operates 24/7 and provides rapid triage and stabilization for urgent pregnancy concerns.

This is a regular, 36-hour scheduled position on the third shift at University Hospital – Doan Hall.

Requirements

• Degree in Nursing from a CCNE- or ACEN-accredited nursing program.
• Current Ohio nursing license or interim permit.
• Minimum education: a two-year college degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a major in nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a relevant care setting is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a major in nursing is desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide care to patients and their families.
• Direct and supervise nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team.
• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, delegate, and evaluate nursing care in alignment with the professional practice model.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree