Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Company: Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: March 9, 2026

Job Description:

Introduction Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Portsmouth Regional Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) RN Labor and Delivery and access programs to assist with every stage of your career. Benefits Portsmouth Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: - Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. - Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. - Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing - 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) - Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock - Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. - Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more - Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts - Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships - Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) - Colleague recognition program - Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) - Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our RN Labor and Delivery opening and continue to learn! Job Summary and Qualifications - Performs antepartum testing to assess fetal well-being - Is proficient with fetal monitoring interpretation and implement appropriate nursing interventions as needed - Has knowledge and skills to provide care for the woman in all stages of labor, delivery and recovery for vaginal and cesarean birth - Labor support includes comfort measures, positioning, and pain management techniques - Recognize risk factors; anticipates and plans care accordingly - Recognize and respond to obstetrical emergencies - Serves as a qualified person to perform a medical screening in the absence of the physician - Fetal Monitoring Certification will be obtained within 2 years of eligibility. - Assesses and plans individualized care for the post partum woman and her family - Has knowledge of lactation and how to assist and support the mother with breast feeding - Support the mother and family with integration of the newborn into the family - Provide the mother with education to prepare for discharge - Recognize and respond to post partum complications and emergencies - Provide assessment and care of the newborn during the transition period immediately after birth - Incorporate daily routine care of the newborn in collaboration with the mother - Recognize and respond to newborns at risk for complications and/or deviations from the norm, and provide nursing care in - Perform neonatal resuscitation and stabilization in collaboration with other members of the health care team - Provide assessment and care of the pediatric patient that is age and developmentally appropriate - Recognize and respond to pediatrics emergencies in collaboration with other members of the health care team - Provide education and discharge planning - Provide assessment and care of the post operative gynecology patient of varying ages - Recognize and respond to post operative complications and emergencies in collaboration with other members of the health care team - Provide education and discharge planning What qualifications you will need: - Active NH Registered Nurse license or Compact State Registered Nurse license - Associate Degree in Nursing - 9 months or more of related experience - Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date - (C-EFM) Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date - Neonate Resuscitate, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date AtPortsmouth Regional Hospital, you're not just joining a hospital—you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team that’s redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We’re the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and we offer a robust heart and vascular program—giving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life-saving care. As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you’ll be supported by one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether you're at Portsmouth,Catholic Medical Centerin Manchester,Parkland Medical Centerin Derry,Frisbie Memorial Hospitalin Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, you’ll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. {{"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder}} If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our RN Labor and Delivery opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.Unlock the possibilities apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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