Nurse Labor and Delivery

Where You’ll Work

Hello Humankindness

Imagine a workplace where your passion for healing meets a commitment to community. At Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a 198-bed non-profit facility, you'll be an integral part of providing exceptional, compassionate healthcare to the vibrant and growing communities in and around Gilbert, Arizona. 

Exciting News! Coming Soon: A State-of-the-Art Women's and Children's Pavilion will further enhance our specialized care for mothers and children.

You belong here if you are:

• Committed to social justice. We believe everyone deserves equitable access to healthcare, regardless of background or circumstance. You'll contribute to a culture that champions fairness, dignity, and respect for all.
• Dedicated to health equity. We actively work to address disparities in healthcare and improve outcomes for underserved populations. Your skills will help us create a healthier community, one patient at a time.
• Prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways. The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, and we embrace forward-thinking approaches to patient care. We value creativity, adaptability, and a willingness to explore new solutions to complex challenges.
• Seek a collaborative and supportive environment. At Mercy Gilbert, you'll work alongside a diverse team of dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence. We foster a culture of teamwork, mutual respect, and continuous learning.
• Envision a career with purpose. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families and the community. Your work here isn't just a job; it's a calling.

Your skills are valued, your compassion celebrated, and your commitment to a healthier future empowered. Join us and make a lasting impact.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Labor & Delivery Nurse at MGMC you’ll thoughtfully guide patients through the labor and childbirth process, always prioritizing the safety of both mother and baby. You'll embrace the dynamic nature of L&D, where some days bring the profound joy of celebrating new beginnings, while others require you to support families through grief with your calm, compassionate presence.

Every day you will masterfully apply your expertise to assess, monitor, and intervene during labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum phases. You'll perform a wide array of skilled procedures, from continuous fetal monitoring and medication administration to circulating for C-sections and providing immediate newborn stabilization. Your day will be driven by precision, urgency, and a deep commitment to positive outcomes for both mother and baby, all while collaborating seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team dedicated to excellence.

To be successful in this role, you must have exceptional assessment capabilities, critical thinking, and a patient-first approach, fueled by an unwavering passion for maternal and newborn health. Your ability to calmly navigate fast-paced situations, coupled with your dedication to continuous improvement, will not only ensure superior patient recovery but also drive your professional growth in this immensely rewarding specialty.

• Triage walk-in patients to determine labor status or false alarms.
• Support laboring patients with interventions such as induction, epidural assistance, pain management, and fetal monitoring.
• Assist and circulate in the operating room for cesarean sections, tubal ligations, cerclages, and emergency procedures.
• Educate patients on medications, exams, procedures, and stages of labor.
• Assess and provide care for newborns immediately after delivery.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, midwives, anesthesiologists, lactation nurses, charge nurses, postpartum staff, patients, and families.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associate Of Nursing Diploma or Foreign Equivalent
• Registered Nurse: AZ
• American Heart Association
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), within 6 - months 
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), within 6 - months

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Nursing 
• One (1) year labor and delivery experience
• Other NCC certification in inpatient OB