Experienced Labor Birth RN: St. Louis
Mercy · Mercy Hospital St Louis
What the posting says
Each fact was read from this posting and checked:Statedin the posting, quotedConflictsposted two ways, both shownNot mentionedwe looked; it is not there
- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ExperienceStated
- 2-5 years
- EducationStated
- ['associate degree', 'bachelor degree', 'professional certificate']
Not mentioned in this posting
We read the whole posting. These are not in it. Not a no: ask the recruiter, in your own words.
- PayNot mentioned
- The posting does not say
- ShiftNot mentioned
- The posting does not say
- Visa sponsorshipNot mentioned
- The posting does not say
Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
These are the employer’s words. The index does not judge whether you meet them.
- RN Licenserequired
Current RN License (Missouri or compact state)
from the posting - Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationrequired
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtained within 30 days of hire
from the posting - Labor & Delivery nursing experiencerequired
Recent Labor & Delivery, Labor & Birth, Mother-Baby, Women's Services, or LDRP experience
from the posting - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)preferred
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
from the posting - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)preferred
ACLS
from the posting - Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification (C-EFM)preferred
C-EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification)
from the posting - S.T.A.B.L.E. certificationpreferred
S.T.A.B.L.E.
from the posting - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)preferred
PALS
from the posting - Fetal monitoring interpretationimplied
Interpret fetal monitoring and communicate findings to providers
from the posting - Neonatal stabilization and resuscitationimplied
Assist with neonatal stabilization and resuscitation when needed
from the posting - Patient assessment and monitoringimplied
Assess, monitor, and respond to maternal and fetal conditions
from the posting
Read the full posting as the employer wrote it
Find your calling at Mercy!
Mercy Hospital St. Louis | Full-TimeAre you an experienced Labor & Delivery nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment?
At Mercy, you'll care for mothers, babies, and families during some of life's most meaningful moments while working alongside an exceptional team dedicated to clinical excellence, compassion, and evidence-based practice.
If you're passionate about supporting women through labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and newborn care, we'd love to talk with you.
Why Experienced L&D Nurses Choose Mercy
✨ Work at one of the nation's top delivering hospitals
👶 Care for moms and babies across the birth experience
🤝 Collaborative relationships with OB physicians, midwives, neonatal teams, and support staff
📚 Continuing education and professional development opportunities
🏆 Evidence-based practice with a strong culture of nursing excellence
💙 Mission-driven care focused on patients, families, and coworkers
🌟 Opportunities for leadership, precepting, mentoring, and specialty certifications
Position Details:
What You'll Do
As a Registered Nurse in our Labor & Birth team, you will:
Labor & Delivery Nursing Excellence
- Provide comprehensive nursing care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care
- Assess, monitor, and respond to maternal and fetal conditions
- Interpret fetal monitoring and communicate findings to providers
- Support vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, inductions, and high-risk pregnancies
- Assist with neonatal stabilization and resuscitation when needed
Patient & Family Centered Care
- Partner with patients and families in decision-making
- Create individualized care plans that promote optimal outcomes
- Provide education and emotional support throughout the birth journey
- Advocate for patient rights, dignity, confidentiality, and safety
Team Collaboration
- Communicate effectively with physicians, midwives, neonatal clinicians, and interdisciplinary teams
- Participate in bedside shift reports and patient handoffs utilizing safety tools such as SBAR
- Coordinate care seamlessly across departments
Professional Practice
- Utilize evidence-based nursing practice
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new nurses as opportunities arise
- Maintain nursing competencies and professional certifications
We're Looking For
Required
✅ Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)
✅ Current RN License (Missouri or compact state)
✅ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtained within 30 days of hire
✅ Recent Labor & Delivery, Labor & Birth, Mother-Baby, Women's Services, or LDRP experience
Preferred Certifications
Experience or certification in any of the following is highly valued:
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- ACLS
- C-EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification)
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
- PALS
- Additional Women's Services certifications
The Mercy Difference
At Mercy, we believe caring for our patients starts with caring for our coworkers. You'll join a team where nurses are respected, supported, and empowered to practice at the top of their license while making a meaningful impact on families every day.
Bring your experience. Share your compassion. Help welcome the newest lives into our community.
Apply today and discover what it means to put your heart into your work.
💙 Mercy Hospital St. Louis Experienced RN - Labor & Birth / Labor & Delivery
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
The posting text is reproduced as the employer wrote it; the index adds nothing to it.