What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse L&D position at LifeBridge Health?
Summary
Who We Are:
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
About the Role/Unit:
A Registered Nurse with the Labor & Delivery unit at Sinai Hospital will provide skilled, compassionate, and evidence-based care to patients throughout the full spectrum of the perinatal period in accordance with AWHONN standards and best practices. The nurse will work on a 23-bed unit that supports all levels of obstetrical care-including antepartum, intrapartum, high-risk labor, cesarean section, immediate postpartum recovery, and obstetrical emergencies. The Labor and Delivery nurse plays a critical role in ensuring safety, patient-centered outcomes for mothers and newborns.
*This position is eligible for a $10,000 Sign On Bonus.*
Key Responsibilities:
- The nurse will conduct comprehensive maternal and fetal assessments, monitor vital signs, uterine activity, and fetal heart rate patterns, and recognize early signs of complications.
- Care for patients with high-risk pregnancies on bedrest or undergoing treatment, and provide immediate postpartum recovery care including uterine assessment, pain control, newborn bonding, and breastfeeding support.
- Participate in rapid response during obstetrical emergencies including shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, hypertensive crisis, and fetal distress.
Requirements:
- Education: BSN preferred from CCNE accredited schools
- Licensure: Maryland Registered Nurse License
- Certification: American Heart Association BLS Certification; ACLS & NRP are required to be obtained prior to orientation completion
- Experience: At least 1 year of L&D experience is required
Additional Information
What We Offer:Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
Why LifeBridge Health?
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.