The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Obstetric Emergency Department (OB ED) is a critical member of the Labor & Delivery team, providing specialized, compassionate, and timely care to pregnant and postpartum patients presenting with urgent or emergent concerns. This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, the ability to prioritize rapidly changing conditions, and a commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based care in a fast-paced, high0acuity environment. The OB ED RN collaborates closely with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, and the broader multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and exceptional patient experience.

What you will do

The OB ED RN conducts rapid triage, performs comprehensive maternal0fetal assessments, and initiates timely interventions based on patient acuity and established protocols. Responsibilities include managing obstetric emergencies, monitoring laboring patients prior to admission, coordinating care transitions, and providing education and emotional support to patients and families. The RN also ensures accurate documentation, maintains readiness of equipment and supplies, and upholds all safety, quality, and regulatory standards within the department

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN graduates preferred.

• Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut.

• Certification: BLS required.

Work Schedule: 

Full Time 30-hour Night Shift

• 12-hour shifts

• Scheduled Weekend & Holidays are required

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Mary019s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in0Waterbury, CT,0and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside,0you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients, and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family.0