Staff RN - Labor & Delivery

Scope of Position: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Centers mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patients involvement in his/her own plan of care and reducing the length of hospitalization, The staff nurse plays a critical role in staff engagement , the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost effective care.

Position Summary: The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program required. Current Ohio license or interim permit. 2 years experience in relevant care setting preferred.

On-going: Maintains current Ohio RN license. Meets mandatory educational and health requirements. Demonstrates computer skills required to meet job functions.

A Level IV maternity center represents the highest level of obstetric and neonatal care, designed to manage the most complex and high-risk pregnancies while also supporting routine deliveries. A labor and delivery unit within such a facility is highly specialized, fast-paced, and equipped with advanced technology and multidisciplinary expertise.

This particular unit is organized for both efficiency and patient-centered care. It includes 16 private labor rooms, each designed to support the full continuum of labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum recovery. These rooms are spacious and equipped with advanced fetal monitoring systems, adjustable birthing beds, and accommodations for support persons. Two of these labor rooms feature birthing tubs, offering hydrotherapy options for pain management and a more natural birthing experience.

The unit also contains four fully equipped operating rooms dedicated to obstetric surgeries, including cesarean sections and emergency interventions. These ORs are located in close proximity to the labor rooms to allow rapid response in urgent situations. Each is outfitted with advanced surgical and anesthesia equipment, as well as neonatal resuscitation stations to ensure immediate care for newborns if needed.

Adjacent to the operating suite are three recovery bays, where patients are closely monitored following surgical procedures. These bays are staffed by specially trained nurses and anesthesiology teams, ensuring safe recovery with continuous vital sign monitoring and pain management.

A key feature of this unit is its 7-bed Obstetrics Emergency Department (OB ED), which serves as the front line for pregnant patients presenting with urgent concerns such as labor evaluation, bleeding, hypertension, or decreased fetal movement. This area operates 24/7 and is staffed by obstetricians, nurses, and support staff trained in rapid triage and stabilization.