FT Rotating Labor & Delivery Clinical Nurse 2 @ HUP

Description

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Job Summary

The Clinical Nurse II – Labor & Delivery is a vital member of the obstetric care team at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. This full‑time RN role operates on rotating shifts and provides high‑quality, compassionate care to patients throughout labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum recovery.

As a Clinical Nurse II, you function as a full partner on the healthcare team, practicing safely and independently within the organization’s professional practice model. You utilize the nursing process to deliver individualized care for patients across the reproductive lifespan and collaborate closely with the interprofessional team to support healthy, safe birth experiences.

You demonstrate strong clinical judgment, seek opportunities for continuous learning, and understand how nursing practice supports Penn Medicine’s mission, vision, and standards of care. The role requires adherence to all regulatory and accreditation guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse II demonstrates competence across the following domains:

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

Uses data and quality improvement methods to identify problems and opportunities that enhance safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in obstetric care.

Evidence-Based Practice & Research

Applies current evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to support optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Leadership

Engages in collaborative, systems‑based thinking; participates in evidence‑based decision making; and contributes to improvements within a complex Labor & Delivery environment.

Person & Family Centered Care

Partners with patients, partners, and families during childbirth, ensuring care is respectful, compassionate, and aligned with their preferences and values.

Professionalism

Demonstrates lifelong learning, ethical practice, and participation in professional organizations and community outreach.

Safety

Minimizes risk to mothers, infants, families, and colleagues by following safety protocols and supporting system-level safety practices.

Technology & Informatics

Uses obstetric monitoring systems, EHRs, and other technology to provide accurate, timely communication and clinical decision support.

Teamwork

Collaborates effectively with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, neonatal teams, and support staff to ensure safe, high‑quality outcomes.

Required Credentials

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association
• Active Pennsylvania RN License

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Minimum of 15 months of relevant RN experience
• Completion of a Nurse Residency Program (if applicable)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.