What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery position at Emerson Health?
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
About The Role
Bring your skills, compassion, and calm presence to one of life’s most meaningful moments. As a Labor and Delivery RN, you’ll support mothers, babies, and families through labor, delivery, and the postpartum experience. Reporting to the Director of Obstetrical Nursing, you’ll provide safe, high-quality, family-centered care while collaborating with physicians, midwives, and a dedicated team of professionals. Every shift brings the opportunity to make a lifelong impact.
What You’ll Do
Few roles are as rewarding as guiding families through childbirth. Here, you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise, fosters professional growth, and celebrates the joy of bringing new life into the world. From the first contraction to those first precious moments after delivery, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring safety, comfort, and unforgettable care.
Join our Labor & Delivery team and be there for the moments that matter most. Apply today!
We are proud to share that U.S. News & World Report named Emerson Health a 2026 Best Hospital for Maternity Care.
This recognition reflects the extraordinary work of our maternity team, professionals who combine clinical excellence with compassionate, personalized care. Every day, they support families through one of life’s most meaningful journeys with skill, empathy, and trust.
About The Role
Bring your skills, compassion, and calm presence to one of life’s most meaningful moments. As a Labor and Delivery RN, you’ll support mothers, babies, and families through labor, delivery, and the postpartum experience. Reporting to the Director of Obstetrical Nursing, you’ll provide safe, high-quality, family-centered care while collaborating with physicians, midwives, and a dedicated team of professionals. Every shift brings the opportunity to make a lifelong impact.
What You’ll Do
- Provide labor support, fetal monitoring, and comprehensive care during labor and birth.
- Circulate for cesarean section deliveries and assist in emergent situations.
- Care for mothers and newborns in the immediate postpartum period.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for mothers and infants.
- Educate and empower patients and families throughout their childbirth journey.
- Support continuity of care across Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, and Special Care Nursery when needed.
- Supervise and delegate care to support staff, ensuring safe and effective practice.
- Document all patient care clearly and accurately according to policy.
- Participate in quality improvement, unit projects, and ongoing professional education.
- Advocate for patients’ rights, privacy, and dignity in every interaction.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- Current Massachusetts RN license.
- BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
- NRP certification within 6 months of hire.
- Fetal monitoring certification and ACLS preferred.
- Previous labor and delivery experience strongly preferred.
- Excellent assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively, stay organized, and respond quickly in fast-paced situations.
- Comfort with computer systems and commitment to confidentiality.
Few roles are as rewarding as guiding families through childbirth. Here, you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise, fosters professional growth, and celebrates the joy of bringing new life into the world. From the first contraction to those first precious moments after delivery, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring safety, comfort, and unforgettable care.
Join our Labor & Delivery team and be there for the moments that matter most. Apply today!
We are proud to share that U.S. News & World Report named Emerson Health a 2026 Best Hospital for Maternity Care.
This recognition reflects the extraordinary work of our maternity team, professionals who combine clinical excellence with compassionate, personalized care. Every day, they support families through one of life’s most meaningful journeys with skill, empathy, and trust.