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Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Ascension

Salary undisclosed

Indianapolis, IN, United StatesFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

  • Provide high-level clinical nursing for all deliveries, prioritizing safety and excellence.
  • Design, implement, and adjust real-time patient care plans. Monitor and communicate vital patient condition changes to ensure mother and baby safety.
  • Serve as the central point for the multidisciplinary team, coordinating physicians, specialists, and support staff for seamless, holistic care.
  • Precisely and empathetically manage the birth experience, from executing physician orders to meticulously planning for safe discharge

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

One or more of the following are preferred:

  • Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program.
  • Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Education:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences: 

  • Previous Labor and Delivery Experience is preferred 

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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About this role

Ascension's Labor and Delivery unit in Indianapolis is seeking a registered nurse to deliver direct clinical care during childbirth, with responsibility for monitoring maternal and fetal vital signs, executing physician orders, and adjusting care plans in real time. You'll be the coordinator between obstetricians, specialists, and support staff, ensuring safe outcomes for both mother and baby while managing the emotional and physical dimensions of the birth experience through discharge planning.

The role requires an active Indiana RN license and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. While previous labor and delivery experience is preferred, the position is open to nurses transitioning into this specialty. Additional certifications—such as neonatal resuscitation (AAP), Advanced Life Support, or the S.T.A.B.L.E. Program—strengthen your candidacy. You'll work full-time in a clinical setting as part of Ascension, a large nonprofit Catholic health system recognized for workplace culture and support.

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