Registered Nurse; RN Labor and Delivery

Overview

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a full‑time Registered Nurse for the LDRP. This night shift position includes required call. Preferred applicants will have experience specifically in Labor and Delivery and will cross‑train into postpartum. A sign‑on bonus up to $20,000 is available for qualified candidates.

Charlottesville, VA

Third (Nights)

Three 12‑hour shifts per week with every 3rd weekend rotation on Saturday and Sunday. The required call is 16‑24 hours per 6‑week schedule.

Sentara Martha Jefferson’s Women’s Health includes L&D and a 24‑bed post‑partum mother/baby unit. Our Level 2 newborn specialty care nursery has a 1 : 1 ratio, while intermediate‑care babies have a 1 : 3 nursing ratio. The LDRP unit also offers post‑operative care for complex GYN and breast surgical needs. This specialty area has a 100‑member team cross‑trained to offer best‑in‑class healthcare to Charlottesville, VA, and surrounding areas.

The schedule is primarily 12‑hour shifts with rotating weekends and holiday requirements. Awarded as a US News Top Maternity Care Hospital, the LDRP at Sentara Martha Jefferson offers state‑of‑the‑art care while maintaining a personalized experience for all patients.

• Low Cesarean Rate 21.5%
• High Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate 85%
• High Patient Satisfaction Score 89%
• 11 private birthing rooms with Jacuzzi tubs, 2 triage rooms, 1 dedicated obstetrical OR, and 2 bed OB PACU
• Newborn nursery and 7‑bed Level II special care nursery
• 24 private mother/baby and women’s services rooms
• Lactation services available 7 days a week
• Approximately 100 employees across various clinical and support roles
• RN retention rate 98%
• Network‑wide CS rate of 18%, the lowest in the Sentara system

• Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing
• BSN or MSN preferred

• Women’s Care – Perinatal departments; NRP within 6 months of hire.
• BLS within 90 days of hire
• Registered nursing license required
• EFM – Electronic Fetal Monitoring preferred
• Certified Obstetrics Nursing preferred

• At least 2 years of acute‑care registered nurse experience in Women’s Health – required.
• Labor and Delivery specific experience preferred
• Strong understanding of patient safety protocols
• Manages complex cases in fast‑paced environments
• Effective communication with patients and providers
• Willingness to work night shift

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250 /year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Potential annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176‑bed facility featuring all patient‑friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, it has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of patients who trust the hospital with their care. The hospital offers specialized care in cancer care, heart and vascular, neurology and neurosurgery (including a primary stroke center), orthopedics, and maternity.

Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce, which has grown to nearly 30,000 members. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging guide the organization, ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of its mission “to improve health every day,” the hospital is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.