Registered Nurse (RN) Nursery PRN
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
Lewiston, ID
Posted Jun 17 · New grads welcomed
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- Nursery
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About this role
Facility St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Req ID 556004 Post Date 06/17/2026
Join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho—where nationally recognized quality meets small-town heart. We’re proud to be recognized for excellence and patient safety, including an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s list of “Great Community Hospitals,” and U. S. News & World Report accolades for maternity care. Here, you’ll find a teamwork-first culture, leaders who support you, and coworkers who genuinely have your back.
New grads are welcome—we’re committed to training, mentoring, and helping you build confidence as you grow. And because we know great care starts with taking care of our people, we offer competitive benefits and a workplace you can feel good about. If you’re looking for a place to do meaningful work, build a career, and feel proud serving your community—you belong at St. Joe’s.
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The Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery provides comprehensive nursing care to patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages. The RN is responsible for monitoring fetal and maternal well-being, administering medications, assisting with deliveries, and educating patients and families. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes and quality care in a high-acuity setting.
Essential Functions
Provides comprehensive nursing care to laboring patients, including monitoring vital signs and fetal heart tones Assists with labor, delivery, and postpartum care, including Cesarean sections and emergency interventions Administers medications and monitors for side effects and adverse reactions Educates patients and families on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care Assists with newborn resuscitation and stabilization as required Collaborates with obstetricians, neonatologists, and other members of the healthcare team Documents patient care, assessments, and interventions accurately and in a timely manner Provides emotional support and advocacy for patients and their families Ensures a clean, safe, and organized work environment, adhering to infection control protocols Participates in quality improvement initiatives and staff training programs
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Strong clinical skills in obstetric and neonatal care Proficient in fetal monitoring and neonatal resuscitation Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in high-stress, emergency situations Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity
Qualifications
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Licenses/Certifications
Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire or within timeframe specified by facility policy Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within timeframe specified by facility policy Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within timeframe specified by facility policy Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring required within timeframe specified by facility policy Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) preferred
Experience
Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse in labor and delivery or postpartum care preferred
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“Here, you’ll find a teamwork-first culture, leaders who support you, and coworkers who genuinely have your back. New grads are welcome-we’re committed to training, mentoring, and helping you build confidence as you grow…” · from this posting
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire or within timeframe specified by facility policy
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within timeframe specified by facility policy
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within timeframe specified by facility policy
- Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring required within timeframe specified by facility policy
- Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) preferred
- Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse in labor and delivery or postpartum care preferred
Place
- City
- Lewiston, ID
- Median rent
- $1,027/mo
- Local household income
- $72,197/yr
- Metro price level
- 9% below the national average
- Address
- 415 SIXTH STREET, LEWISTON, ID, 83501
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 108
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Lewiston area index 91.2, where 100 is the national average.
Nestled at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers in north-central Idaho, Lewiston offers nurses a laid-back river-town pace with easy access to outdoor recreation and a notably warmer microclimate than much of the state.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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