Labor and Delivery Lead Resource Nurse 7p-7a

Under the general supervision of the Labor and Delivery Nurse Manager, the Lead Resource Nurse serves as an experienced clinician and leader who demonstrates strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and collaborative practice. The Lead Resource Nurse provides oversight of the Resource Nurse role and supports daily unit operations to ensure safe, efficient, and patient‑centered care.

Education:

Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree required within 3 years of start date.

Experience:

• 5 years current Charge Nurse Experience
• 7 years Labor and Delivery Experience
• 3 years of Triage and Antepartum Experience
• Previous leadership experience preferred

Licensure & Certification:

• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse
• Healthcare Provider CPR and NRP
• Current certification in Inpatient Obstetrics or Fetal Monitoring

Skills:

• Proficient in labor and delivery clinical skills including, but not limited to, fetal monitoring assessment, IV and phlebotomy, familiar with hospital and unit policies
• Proficiency in developing nursing plan of care, implementing effective nursing care, and evaluating outcome of nursing intervention
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective planning and organizational skills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proven ability to be flexible, adapt to changing conditions, and prioritize patient care and unit needs.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and develop solutions to administrative, operational, and patient care problems
• Effective skills in use of computer programs
• Advanced skill in managing operational flow and unit activities for the overall benefit and smooth operation of the unit
• Demonstrates skill in patient experience and service recovery
• Skill in allocating nursing and support resources to provide smooth and efficient, high-quality care to patients assigned to unit
• Able to delegate assignments and provide direction to nursing personnel
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, develop, and issue corrective action to staff as appropriate with guidance from a Clinical Nurse Manager
• Ability to complete performance management process
• Ability to perform in Charge, Triage, Antepartum, or Resource role as needed

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Utilization of Nursing Process

Assessment.

• Compiles database and formulates nursing diagnosis.
• Utilizes physical assessment and interviewing techniques.
• Anticipates need for intervention by other disciplines.
• Determines priorities for patient care needs or problems.
• Reassesses the patient as indicated by changes in condition and/ or response to treatment(s)

Planning.

• Initiates and updates a written nursing plan of care for patients by incorporating scientific and psychosocial principles that support the nursing diagnosis.
• Incorporates information obtained from nursing care planning conferences into written nursing plan of care.
• Coordinates patient, family, significant other, and health team members in the planning of hospital and post-discharge care.

Implementation

• Performs clinical nursing skills independently.
• Administers medications, IV therapy and treatments appropriately and accurately.
• Initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary.
• Appropriately delegates and coordinates the duties of ancillary personnel.
• Communicates the patient's status and plan of care through written documentation in the patient's medical record.
• Verbally communicates the patient's status to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
• Communicates in a therapeutic manner with the patient, family and visitors.
• Applies teaching/learning principles in education of patient and family.

Patient Care Coordination

• Manage daily patient assignment by appropriately setting priorities.
• Delegates responsibility appropriately and monitors the nursing care delivered to patients by ancillary personnel.
• Coordinates patient activities with other disciplines.

Teaching and Quality Improvement

• Participates in 1 or more unit-based committees.
• Participates in clinical monitoring at the unit level.
• Maintains open and frequent communication with other members of the Labor and Delivery leadership team and escalates concerns appropriately.
• Assist the Charge Nurse to proactively address staff, patient, and family concerns in a timely manner, coordinating appropriate services and resources to resolve issues effectively while ensuring follow‑up communication and service recovery when necessary.
• Contributes to workflow improvements and assists with data analysis.
• Develops, documents and implements Patient Teaching and Discharge Planning Record.

Leadership

• Provides leadership and oversight for scheduling and operational practice of the Resource Nurse role, working collaboratively with the Clinical Unit Manager to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and appropriate staffing coverage.
• Contributes to the development, refinement, and standardization of the Resource Nurse role across the unit.
• Serves as the shift resource for policy interpretation and decision‑making, while monitoring and reviewing the work performance of assigned shift staff.

• Supports and reinforces a positive, engaged, and collaborative unit culture by modeling professional behavior and promoting team cohesion.
• Provides mentorship and support to staff, promoting skill development, professional growth, and ongoing engagement in their practice.

Professional Excellence Model

The Lead Resource Nurse will participate in Leadership and Professional development as well as lead unit based Shared Governance.

Other leadership opportunities include:

Administrative Responsibilities

• Payroll, Time and Attendance
• Scheduling
• Corrective Actions under Manager supervision
• Productivity/Patient flow
• Complete and administer performance evaluations
• Tracking of employee position requirements and ensures that employee file is complete
• Interview Process/Share time/Evaluation of candidate

Education and Practice Responsibilities

• Oversee orientations, competency management and in-services
• Precept, coach and mentor staff
• Facilitator for the new grad residency
• Competency Validator
• Oversee inservice, education and new equipment implementation
• AHA instructor, ACLS, PALS, NRP
• Policy development and education
• Lead EBP processes on the unit

Quality and Safety Responsibilities

• RLDatix
• ACA/RCA
• Equipment and supply recalls
• Employee incident analysis
• PI/LEAN
• LMS
• Audits
• HCAHPS and Patient Experience
• Mock Tracers and Joint Commission Readiness

GBMC Values:

Value Description

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$35.32 - $60.60

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.