Labor and Delivery Nurse Residency | Jan/Feb 2027
Core
16-week residency program for new graduate nurses transitioning to professional practice in Labor & Birth, providing hands-on training, mentorship, and gradual progression to independent care of mothers and newborns.
Role type
New graduate Labor & Birth Nurse Residency
Builds
Specialized nursing skills in maternal and newborn care, fetal monitoring, and emergency response for the Mercy Hospital St. Louis Labor & Birth unit.
Domain
Healthcare / Obstetrics and Gynecology
Required skills
Maternal and newborn care, Fetal monitoring, Emergency response, Critical thinking, Patient advocacy, Clinical decision-making, Family-centered care, Communication, Teamwork, Evidence-based practice
Preferred skills
High-risk obstetrics, Advanced fetal monitoring, Level III/IV maternal care, Shared governance, Quality improvement initiatives
Technologies
BLS Certification, Electronic Health Records (implied via clinical practice)
Responsibilities
Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care, Monitor maternal and fetal well-being, Partner with multidisciplinary care teams, Educate and support patients and families, Respond to changing patient conditions, Develop individualized care plans
Seniority
Entry-level, New Graduate