Registered Nurse - High Risk Labor and Delivery

UH MacDonald Women's Hospital | Cleveland, Ohio

Nurses Thrive Here.

At UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Labor & Delivery nurses care for some of the region's most complex maternal and fetal patients. As a Level IV High-Risk Labor & Delivery Unit, our team manages high-acuity pregnancies, obstetrical emergencies, complex maternal-fetal conditions, emergent surgical deliveries, and neonatal stabilization alongside nationally recognized specialists. As our Women's Health services continue to grow, we are seeking compassionate, skilled Registered Nurses who are passionate about delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care in a highly specialized Labor & Delivery setting.

If you're looking for a nursing career where your clinical expertise is valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work truly matters, we'd love to connect with you.

Why Join Our Team?

As a Labor & Delivery Nurse at UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, you'll be part of a nationally recognized Women's Health team dedicated to providing expert care for birthing patients, newborns, and families throughout their healthcare journey.

At UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Care for high-risk antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and surgical obstetric patients
• Practice in one of Ohio's most advanced maternal-fetal medicine environments
• Respond to complex obstetrical emergencies including maternal hemorrhage, hypertensive crises, fetal distress, placental complications, shoulder dystocia, cord prolapse, and emergent cesarean deliveries
• Participate in newborn stabilization and neonatal resuscitation as part of a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Collaborate closely with maternal-fetal medicine specialists, obstetricians, neonatologists, advanced practice providers, anesthesia teams, and critical care clinicians
• Utilize advanced fetal monitoring interpretation and evidence-based nursing interventions
• Practice in a culture committed to nursing excellence, patient safety, and clinical innovation

About the Unit

The Labor & Delivery Unit at UH MacDonald Women's Hospital provides comprehensive care for inpatient and outpatient pregnant patients through six weeks postpartum who require acute obstetrical services.

As a designated Level IV High-Risk Labor & Delivery Unit, our team provides:

• High-risk antepartum and intrapartum care
• Labor and delivery services
• Obstetrical surgical services
• Emergency obstetrical assessment, intervention, and stabilization
• Recovery and stabilization of birthing patients and newborns
• Newborn resuscitation and immediate neonatal support in collaboration with neonatal specialists
• Outpatient evaluation and fetal monitoring
• Specialized maternal-fetal procedures and intrauterine fetal interventions
• Seamless collaboration with neonatal, surgical, anesthesia, and critical care teams

This is an exciting opportunity for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment where critical thinking, rapid assessment, and clinical excellence can significantly impact maternal and neonatal outcomes.

What You'll Do

As a Registered Nurse, you will:

• Deliver compassionate, relationship-based nursing care to patients and families
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Monitor maternal and fetal status and identify changes requiring intervention
• Respond promptly and effectively to obstetric emergencies, including maternal hemorrhage, hypertensive emergencies, fetal distress, shoulder dystocia, emergency cesarean delivery, and other high-risk situations
• Participate in neonatal stabilization and newborn resuscitation efforts in accordance with established clinical protocols
• Utilize strong clinical judgment and technical expertise to provide safe, evidence-based care
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, neonatal clinicians, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes
• Educate, support, and advocate for patients and families throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure regulatory compliance
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality improvement, and clinical excellence
• Support nursing excellence through professional development, certification, and lifelong learning
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for nurses who:

• Are passionate about Women's Health, maternal care, and neonatal outcomes
• Demonstrate clinical excellence in high-acuity Labor & Delivery environments
• Remain calm, focused, and effective during emergencies and rapidly changing clinical situations
• Thrive in collaborative, team-based care settings
• Exhibit strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Embrace learning, professional growth, and evidence-based practice
• Positively influence patient outcomes through compassionate, patient-centered care

Why Nurses Choose UH

At University Hospitals, you're more than a nurse. You're a valued member of a team committed to advancing healthcare, improving outcomes, and supporting one another.

When you join UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, you'll find:

• $6,000 sign-on bonus for experienced RNs with at least one year of inpatient nursing experience
• A mission-driven culture focused on excellence, compassion, and innovation
• A highly supportive and collaborative nursing team
• Opportunities for advancement, specialty certification, and leadership development
• Access to innovative technology and evidence-based clinical practice
• The opportunity to care for some of the region's highest-risk maternal and neonatal populations
• The ability to make a lasting impact on patients, newborns, and families throughout Northeast Ohio

Join a team where every birth, every family, and every patient matters.

Nurses Thrive Here. And so can you.

Full-Time Rotating Day/Night Shift Available

Additional scheduling options, include part time for qualified experienced RNs may be available based on departmental needs and staffing considerations.

Requirements include:

• Weekends and holidays
• On-call responsibilities