Clinical Resource Nurse – Labor & Delivery / Mother Baby / Special Care Nursery in Concord, Massachusetts at Emerson Hospital

Join a collaborative and patient-centered maternity team where your clinical expertise and leadership directly support exceptional care for mothers, newborns, and families. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Resource Nurse to provide operational and clinical leadership across Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Special Care Nursery services within our Clough Birthing Center.

In partnership with the Director/Nurse Manager, the Clinical Resource Nurse helps ensure operational readiness, safe staffing, quality patient care, and staff support across the department. This role serves as both a clinical expert and frontline leader, working closely with nursing staff to promote patient safety, staff engagement, clinical excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced OB or neonatal nurse looking to grow into a leadership-focused role while remaining actively involved in patient care and team development.

• Partner with the Director/Nurse Manager to support daily operations and patient care delivery across Labor & Delivery, Postpartum/Couplet Care, and Special Care Nursery
• Participate directly in nursing care planning and patient care utilizing the nursing process
• Coordinate and support safe staffing operations based on patient acuity and procedure schedules
• Oversee and maintain unit schedules while balancing operational needs and fiscal responsibility
• Serve as a mentor, role model, and clinical resource for nursing staff
• Promote collaboration and communication across all Clough Birthing Center units
• Support staff development through coaching, goal setting, conflict resolution, and performance feedback
• Collaborate with OB Nurse Educators to coordinate orientation, onboarding, training, and competency assessments
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, drills, data collection, and patient satisfaction efforts
• Support compliance with departmental policies, nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and patient safety initiatives
• Participate in reviewing and updating policies and procedures specific to obstetrical and neonatal patient populations
• Assist leadership with staff evaluations and performance management
• Support inventory, equipment utilization, and resource management
• Participate in hospital committees, departmental programs, and interdisciplinary initiatives
• Maintain patient rights, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times
• Support 24/7 departmental operations, including weekends and holidays
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher required

• Minimum of 2 years of obstetrical and/or neonatal nursing experience required
• Demonstrated leadership abilities required
• Proficiency in at least 2 of the following areas required:
  • Labor & Delivery
  • Postpartum/Couplet Care
  • Special Care Nursery
• Previous Charge Nurse experience preferred
• Experience in maternal child health, women’s health, neonatal nursing, or inpatient OB settings strongly preferred

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NRP certification required
• Specialty certification strongly preferred or must be obtained within the first year of employment

• Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills
• Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to mentor and support staff development
• Experience with staffing coordination and operational oversight preferred
• Computer proficiency required
• Commitment to patient-centered maternity care and safety
• Ability to maintain confidential information and comply with HIPAA standards
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

• Supportive and collaborative OB leadership environment
• Opportunity to lead while remaining clinically engaged
• Work alongside experienced Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Neonatal teams
• Meaningful impact on maternal and newborn patient outcomes
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation
• A culture focused on teamwork, safety, and compassionate care

If you are passionate about women’s health, neonatal care, nursing leadership, and supporting high-quality maternity services, we encourage you to apply today.

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