
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery Night Shift in Waltham, MA
Job Description
Work Days: 7pm-7am, rotating weekends and holidays
Category: Registered Nurse
Department: Labor and Delivery
Job Type: Full time
Work Shift: Night
Hours/Week: 36.00
Union Name: MNA Cambridge
Sign-On and Retention Bonuses available for experienced RNs!
The Maternity Suite at Cambridge Hospital is a beautiful unit, featuring stunning views of downtown Boston and Harvard Square. This facility includes a Labor and Delivery unit and a Postpartum unit, helping over 1,100 families each year. The labor unit consists of 7 beds, 3 triage bays, and 2 operating rooms, with a proud record of multidisciplinary patient care and a culturally sensitive approach, achieving some of the lowest C-section rates in Massachusetts.
The Postpartum Unit offers 12 private rooms along with a level 1b continuing care nursery to provide care for mothers and infants immediately post-birth through the early stages of postpartum discharge. Our team fosters a culturally sensitive approach to couplet care and promotes early family bonding.
Responsibilities as a Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery include:
• Ongoing assessment and care of mothers throughout the antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum periods following established guidelines.
• Continuous assessment and care of the newborn according to established protocols.
• Providing education from the antenatal phase through to the immediate postpartum period.
• Orchestrating and initiating discharge planning and follow-up care for both mother and newborn.
• Participating in ongoing labor and delivery unit-based quality initiatives.
• Maintaining clinical practice in alignment with AWHONN, ACOG, NRP, and AAP established guidelines.
• Successfully completing required competencies for the labor and delivery unit.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• BSN preferred
• Current MA RN Licensure
• Current AHA or ARC BLS required; ACLS and NRP required
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring preferred
• Current labor and delivery experience required
Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
In accordance with federal, state, and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace equal employment opportunities and foster a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.
Cambridge Health Alliance believes in bringing Care to the People, serving our vibrant and diverse communities through excellent health care services. Join us in our mission to improve health outcomes and provide quality, accessible care for all individuals. We are looking for dedicated, compassionate professionals eager to make a significant impact in the lives of our patients.
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Labor & Delivery
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
Hospital
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About Cambridge Health Alliance
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is an award-winning and innovative healthcare system serving Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston's metro-north region. With two hospital campuses and a network of primary and specialty care centers, CHA is dedicated to providing essential services to all members of the community. As a Harvard Teaching Hospital, CHA focuses on delivering high-quality care to over 140,000 patients, ensuring they receive the healthcare they need most in their lives. Visit www.challiance.org for more information.

