Job: 2026-11370
REGISTERED NURSE / RN - LABOR DELIVERY POSTPARTUM
Location
US-DE-Lewes
ID
2026-11370
Category Nursing Position Type Full-Time
Why Beebe?
Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:
Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
Paid Time Off
Long Term Sick accrual
Employer Contribution Plan
Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
College Bound 529 Savings Plan
Life Insurance
Beebe Pers via WorkAdvantage
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Overview
The Women’s Health RN provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to women and newborns setting. This role is responsible for supporting the patient throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and maintaining a safe environment.
Responsibilities
Patient Assessment & Care
Facilitates, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Performs and documents thorough patient assessments within required timeframes at admission, transfer, and discharge.
Evaluates lab and diagnostic results; reports critical findings immediately to appropriate providers.
Assesses and protects patient safety through adherence to hospital policies and unit procedures.
Provides patient-centered care focused on physical, emotional, and educational needs of mother and newborn.
Education & Documentation
Assesses patient and family educational needs and provides ongoing instruction throughout hospital stay.
Documents teaching performed and modifies care plans as patient needs evolve.
Ensures accurate, timely medical record documentation, including order transcription.
Prioritization & Collaboration
Uses critical thinking and clinical judgment to prioritize care based on the needs of mothers, newborns, and unit acuity.
Collaborates effectively with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesia, neonatology providers, and support staff.
Specimen Collection & Lab Responsibilities
Collects correct blood/urine specimens using proper technique and equipment.
Ensures proper labeling, processing, and transport of specimens to the lab or designated courier services.
Technical and Clinical Skills
Demonstrates competency in equipment and procedures used in labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care.
Participates in newborn care immediately following delivery and supports early initiation of breastfeeding or parent bonding.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to obstetric and neonatal emergencies.
Professional Expectations
Demonstrates accountability, integrity, and professionalism in all patient interactions.
Promotes a healing, family-centered environment and advocates for patient rights and preferences.
Maintains current competency through continuing education, skills training, and participation in quality improvement activities.
Qualifications
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience
Credentials
Essential
Current RN license
BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification
Non-Essential
Baby Certification – 15 hours online, 5 hours observation
S.T.A.B.L.E certification preferred
NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program/Certificate
Education
RN Diploma/RN Graduate Program
Other Information
Must complete Point of Care Testing training, Neonatal rescusitation program (NRP) and Fetal monitoring as part of Department Orientation.
Baby friendly education within 6 months of hire.
STABLE certificate preferred.
Entry
USD $36.20/Hr.
Max
USD $59.73/Hr.
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