RN – Labor & Delivery, OB/OR Focus

University of Arkansas System

. Provide direct patient care to assigned patients in the Labor & Delivery Unit, primarily supporting the OB operating room .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeLittle Rock • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing high-risk obstetrical care, including performing Circulating Nurse duties and managing immediate post-cesarean recovery. Proficient in developing and implementing patient care plans while ensuring compliance with AORN sterile technique guidelines.

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Labor And Delivery ExperienceCirculating Nurse DutiesACLS CertificationPost-Cesarean Recovery CompetencyNursing License

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Hard Skills

Patient CareAssessment Data CollectionPlan Of Care DevelopmentSurgical CountDocumentationSterile Field MaintenanceRegional Anesthesia MonitoringWound CarePostpartum Hemorrhage RecognitionEmergency Cesarean Section Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Work EthicsAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Basic Computer SkillsN95 MasksPAPRCAPR

Certifications & Qualifications

RN LicenseACLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Labor And Delivery UnitObstetrical CareAORN Sterile Technique GuidelinesNurse Practice ActPatient EducationDischarge Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct patient care to assigned patients in the Labor & Delivery Unit, primarily supporting the OB operating room
Deliver high-risk obstetrical care in the Labor and Delivery unit
Work Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m., with unit-required on-call coverage
Collect and document assessment data
Develop a Plan of Care according to standards
Implement the Plan of Care, including medical orders and an interdisciplinary approach
Evaluate patient progress toward desired outcomes
Provide effective patient and family education and discharge planning
Perform circulating nurse duties for obstetric surgical procedures
Manage immediate post-cesarean recovery and related PACU care
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing
Valid RN License
Minimum two (2) years Labor and Delivery experience, to include circulating OR cases and PACU
Experience with scheduled and emergent Cesarean Sections, D&C, cerclage and tubal ligations
ACLS Certified
Excellent communication skills
Basic computer skills
Strong work ethics and accountability
Ability to perform Circulating Nurse duties, including patient positioning, surgical count, prep, documentation, and sterile field maintenance
Capability to rapidly transition a patient from labor room to OR for Crash/Emergent Cesarean Sections
Mastery of AORN sterile technique guidelines, surgical pause/time-outs, and instrument/lap sponge count protocols
Competency in immediate post-cesarean recovery, regional anesthesia monitoring, wound care, fundal assessments, and postpartum hemorrhage recognition/protocol execution
Must work within the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas
Must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in N95 masks, PAPR or CAPR
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Required application documents: License or Certificate, three professional references, and resume

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy