RN Labor & Delivery

Overview
We seek a compassionate and dedicated Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse to join the Women & Family Center at a regional acute care hospital serving Southeast Iowa. This role provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for laboring patients, postpartum patients, newborns, and pediatrics within a collaborative, supportive environment.

This position reports to the Director of the Women & Family Center and plays a key role in ensuring safe, high-quality care across the perinatal continuum.

How You’ll Contribute

• Provide direct nursing care for laboring patients, postpartum patients, surgical patients, newborn nursery, special care nursery, and pediatric patients.

• Complete thorough physical and psychosocial assessments for assigned patients.

• Create, update, and individualize nursing care plans in partnership with patients and families.

• Implement and evaluate nursing care plans and contribute to the medical plan of care.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic patient care.

• Acknowledge and process physician orders through electronic order entry.

• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses using an electronic medical record.

• Prepare and administer medications safely in alignment with the five rights of medication administration.

• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.

• Support team members and promote a positive, patient-focused environment.

• Provide exceptional interpersonal communication and customer service.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.

• Active Iowa RN license OR multistate compact RN license (Iowa participates in the NLC).

• Current BCLS certification required.

• NRP certification required within 12 months (training provided).

• Basic fetal monitoring course required within 12 months.

• Prior experience in Maternal Child Health or Medical/Surgical nursing preferred, not required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment

• Customer-service orientation

• Critical thinking and clinical assessment skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams

• Detail-oriented documentation skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• $15,000 sign-on bonus with two-year commitment

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and retirement

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

• Employee wellness and EAP resources

• Supportive leadership and a mission-driven culture

Ideal Candidate
We seek a patient-focused nurse who demonstrates compassion, adaptability, teamwork, and strong clinical reasoning. The ideal candidate thrives in a family-centered obstetric environment and is committed to delivering safe, high-quality care.

Why the Southeast Iowa Region Is a Great Place to Live and Work
This region offers the comfort of small-town living, a strong sense of community, and steady economic growth. With access to outdoor recreation, local arts, family-friendly events, and a low cost of living, the area provides an excellent quality of life for healthcare professionals seeking balance, connection, and professional fulfillment.