Ada Family Birthplace - Registered Nurse - Full Time/Nights

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Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details:
Registered Nurse (RN) – Family Birthplace – Nights
Mercy Hospital Ada – Ada, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Full-Time (36 hours a week)
Shift: Night Shift 7pm to 7am
Our Mission Is Clear at Mercy, we bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. We believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals, careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart.
Why This Role Stands Out
Stay Premium Program based on years of Mercy service
Up to $20,000 student loan forgiveness for qualified new graduate nurses
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
Day-one comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Frontloaded PTO with up to 80 hours available for experienced RNs
Employer-matched retirement plan
Shift differential pay opportunities
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
Position Overview
Mercy Hospital Ada is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Family Birthplace team. Family Birthplace nurses provide specialized care for mothers and newborns throughout labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum, and newborn care. This role offers the opportunity to support families during some of life's most meaningful moments while working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.
Family Birthplace RN Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care to mothers and newborns throughout the childbirth experience
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
Monitor maternal and fetal well-being and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
Administer medications, treatments, and nursing interventions according to physician orders and evidence-based practice
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, lactation consultants, and other healthcare team members
Educate patients and families regarding labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and discharge planning
Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
Advocate for patient safety, patient rights, and a positive birth experience
Perform duties and responsibilities consistent with Mercy's mission, values, and service standards
Unit Details – Family Birthplace
Approximately 30 births per month with continued growth opportunities
LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum) model of care
AWHONN staffing guidelines followed, including 1:1 care for active labor patients and 2:1 care for early labor patients
Postpartum nurse-to-patient ratio of 6:1
Cares primarily for obstetrical patients beginning at 35 weeks gestation
Onsite nursery services available
Cross-training provided in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Nursery nursing
Close-knit, supportive team culture where you'll feel like family from day one
Professional growth opportunities, including progression from low-risk to higher-risk labor patient care
Leadership development opportunities with a commitment to promoting from within
What You'll Bring
Strong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills
Excellent communication and family-centered care approach
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and emotionally rewarding environment
Commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and compassionate care
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program (Associate Degree, Diploma, or BSN)
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma or Compact State RN License
Ability to meet all Oklahoma State Board of Nursing requirements
Completion of Mercy-required competencies, education, and certifications within designated timeframes
BLS and other required certifications as assigned by the department
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Mother/Baby, Nursery, Women's Services, or Newborn Care
BLS, ACLS, NRP, Intermediate
Apply Today
Join Mercy Hospital Ada's Family Birthplace team and help create exceptional experiences for mothers, newborns, and families during life's most meaningful moments. Grow your nursing career in a supportive LDRP environment with cross-training opportunities in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Nursery care. Apply today and discover a workplace where you'll feel like family from day one.
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.