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RN - Birthing Center Nurse

Chillicothe, IA
$71,729 - $97,009 a year

Start date:

01 Feb 2026

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Details

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join a birthing center team in the Midwest region. This role involves providing comprehensive care throughout prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum stages, ensuring a safe and positive experience for mothers and their newborns.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver holistic nursing care to expectant mothers during all stages of childbirth.
  • Monitor vital signs and fetal heart tones to maintain maternal and newborn well-being.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized care plans.
  • Educate patients and families on labor, delivery, and postpartum processes to support informed choices.
  • Assist during labor and delivery, offering both emotional and physical support.
  • Administer medications and treatments safely according to protocols.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of patient care in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Recognize abnormal labor conditions promptly and take appropriate action.
  • Perform vaginal exams, notify physicians at delivery time, and interpret fetal monitor tracings.

Education and Certification:

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current Registered Nurse licensure valid for practice in the Midwest region.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per American Heart Association standards.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within one year of hire.

Experience and Training:

  • Completion of birthing center orientation under supervision, including vaginal labor/delivery, cesarean sections, postpartum, and newborn care.
  • Mandatory Reporter training completed at hire or within six months.
  • Adherence to all federal, state, and professional licensure and regulatory training requirements.

Additional Requirements:

  • Commitment to compliance with organizational policies, including Code of Conduct and compliance programs.
  • Participation in ongoing education and training related to compliance and professional standards.

This position offers a warm, supportive environment focused on professional growth and delivering excellent patient-centered care during one of life’s most transformative experiences.

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