LCMC Health·New Orleans, Louisiana
The nurse will prioritize, coordinate, and delegate care for labor and delivery patients while monitoring the health of both mother and newborn. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment, providing patient education, and collaborating with the care team to ensure continuity of care.
Your job is more than a job.
Delivering bundles of joy has got to be one of the most important jobs in the world.
Right?
Of course, As a labor & delivery nurse, your empathy meter is off the charts.
How could it not be?
It’s babies for goodness' sake.
You bring psychological and emotional support, monitor mom and her newborn, and ensure the best medical care and resources when the need arises.
Having a baby is one of the most vulnerable times in the lives of moms and dads and you’ve got their backs.
Labor, birth, and postpartum never get routine for you.
Bring on the bundles of cuteness and the memories.
You’ll share tears of joy and, sometimes, tears of sadness.
You’re extraordinary.
That's what we love about you.
Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you.
And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this hands-on nursing role.
prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patient’s delivery and post-partum care. Collaborate with team members to ensure appropriate mom/baby care. Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone. Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns. Prevent and treat wounds. Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements. Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient and their families. Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely. Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services. Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked. The Must-Haves
Candidates must hold a current Louisiana nursing license, BLS, and ACLS certifications, with NRP and NALS certifications required within six months. A BSN and one year of clinical experience in a related area are preferred.
Market context
In Louisiana, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and community care settings, especially for RNs with current licensure and recent clinical experience. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can start quickly, meet certification and driving requirements, and handle patient care with limited onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your RN license, CPR certification, and driver’s license are current before applying.