Title Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (Night Shift)

Position Title Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (Night Shift)

Job Description

Summary

The VHC Health Labor and Delivery Unit consists of 16 private rooms with bathrooms (all bathrooms include a shower which can be quite helpful for long inductions or natural labors)

Twelve out of the sixteen labor rooms were renovated in 2021 This unit also has six triage rooms, three ORs and five antepartum rooms In addition to the recent unit updates, this team utilizes the most current evidence based supplies & products

Nursing leadership has brought in many new products in the last few years In this unit, you will see women with many different types of pregnancies, singletons, twins & even triplets! VHC Health is Kaiser Permanente’s premier center for their high-risk patient population, including antepartum patients, high-risk vaginal, external cephalic versions (where breech babies are rotated to vertex in hopes of having a vaginal delivery), TOLACs (Trial of Labor after Cesarean birth) and cesarean deliveries.

What makes the Labor and Delivery unit unique is the fantastic doctor/nurse relationship, great teamwork and having an OR/GYN team that works alongside labor nurses to support the unit

Members of this team describe the unit as “feels like family” and mentioned they have a very supportive leadership team who jumps in, scrubs up, and helps when needed

Since this unit sees many high-risk deliveries, it is a great place to learn about L&D, especially if you are a new graduate or a new to practice nurse.

Located in Arlington, Virginia , VHC Health is a 548-bed, independent, not-for-profit health system and nationally recognized teaching hospital We have proudly served the Washington, DC metropolitan community for more than 75 years

Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the region, VHC Health has earned recognition as a 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and a 2025 Newsweek World’s Best Hospital

We also hold the prestigious Magnet® designation for nursing excellence As a Level II Trauma Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care when it matters most.

At VHC Health, you’re more than an employee, you’re part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and growth You will work alongside highly skilled professionals in a supportive, forward-thinking environment

Your voice is heard, and your contributions make a real impact With state-of-the-art facilities, expanding specialty services, and strong community partnerships, VHC Health offers the opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term career while making a difference in the lives of patients and the community we serve.

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose & Scope

Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel

The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position

The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word

Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

Education

Associate's in Nursing Required

Experience

One year of Nursing/Patient Care is required

Certification/Licensure

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or,

Compact State Licensure in Nursing required

BLS certification required

Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below.

Acls

ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step down Units (3A, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float pool, GI Unit, and PACU

Pals

PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED

Nrp

NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery

De-escalation training: BHU, ED

Per policy ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors

These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions

The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes

No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.