A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Help families welcome new life with safe, kind, steady care. As an L&D RN at NARMC, you'll use strong assessment skills and hands-on labor support from triage through postpartum, keeping moms and babies safe. You'll work in a Baby-Friendly, team-first unit where your clinical judgment is trusted and your voice matters. Ongoing
AWHONN/NRP
education to keep you growing. About Us North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is an innovative, non-profit healthcare system anchored by a central hospital in Harrison, Arkansas, and 13 clinics serving the rural communities of North Arkansas. More than 750 team members—including physicians, physician assistants, and APRNs—deliver a comprehensive range of services close to home. Guided by our values of safety, quality, integrity, and community , our mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare across North Arkansas. Our vision is to be the region's most trusted and preferred healthcare provider—one patient, one family, one neighbor at a time. Job Summary Provide bedside nursing care for obstetric patients and newborns across triage, labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum. You'll interpret fetal monitoring, support vaginal and cesarean births, give medicines, document clearly, and partner with the care team to keep patients safe and informed.
Key Responsibilities Triage & Assessment:
Admit/assess OB patients; update care plans; keep providers informed.
Labor & Delivery:
Monitor EFM; recognize reassuring/non-reassuring patterns and intervene; support physiologic labor and epidurals; assist/circulate for vaginal and cesarean births.
Medications & IVs:
Start IVs; administer/monitor oxytocin and other ordered meds per protocol; document responses.
Postpartum & Education:
Manage routine/complicated recovery; watch for hemorrhage, infection, and hypertension; teach safe newborn care and feeding (breast and bottle).
Newborn Care:
Perform initial checks; support temperature, breathing, and glucose stability; escalate concerns early.
Teamwork & Safety:
Give clear SBAR handoffs; follow Baby-Friendly practices; maintain infection prevention and accurate EHR documentation. Job Qualifications Required Current Arkansas RN license (or compact eligible) BLS at hire; NRP within 6 months of hire AWHONN Fetal Monitoring course per recommendations; ability to read, write, speak, and understand English Preferred BSN; 2+ years of nursing experience (OB preferred) ACLS;
S.T.A.B.L.E.
within 1 year RNC-OB or other OB certification encouraged
Compensation & Schedule Status:
Full-time (PRN/part-time may be considered)
Shifts:
Rotating 12-hour shifts; may include nights/weekends/holidays based on unit needs
Pay:
Competitive base pay with differentials where applicable (details during interview) Why Join Us Small, supportive OB team with strong physician partnership Full-spectrum experience—from high-risk antepartum to immediate newborn care Baby-Friendly culture with ongoing
AWHONN/NRP
education and growth paths Benefits Overview Multiple health plan options (PPO and HDHP) with coverage through NARMC Domestic Network and Cigna Health Plan. Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Delta Vision of Arkansas. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available. Basic life insurance and AD&D provided at no cost; voluntary life options available. Short-term and long-term disability coverage offered. Accident and critical illness insurance through Lincoln Financial. 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match, vested over 5 years. Paid Leave Bank (PLB) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) with accrual based on service years. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and First Stop Health 24/7 counseling services. AirMed/Mercy Life Flight membership for eligible staff and families. On-site wellness center and discounted membership at Planet Fitness. Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education. Employee referral bonuses and internal promotion opportunities. Pet insurance and identity theft protection available. Discounts on prescriptions, cafeteria meals, gift shop items, and local thrift store purchases. Help families welcome new life with safe, kind, steady care. As an L&D RN at NARMC, you'll use strong assessment skills and hands-on labor support from triage through postpartum, keeping moms and babies safe. You'll work in a Baby-Friendly, team-first unit where your clinical judgment is trusted and your voice matters. Ongoing
AWHONN/NRP
education to keep you growing. About Us North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is an innovative, non-profit healthcare system anchored by a central hospital in Harrison, Arkansas, and 13 clinics serving the rural communities of North Arkansas. More than 750 team members—including physicians, physician assistants, and APRNs—deliver a comprehensive range of services close to home. Guided by our values of safety, quality, integrity, and community , our mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare across North Arkansas. Our vision is to be the region's most trusted and preferred healthcare provider—one patient, one family, one neighbor at a time. Job Summary Provide bedside nursing care for obstetric patients and newborns across triage, labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum. You'll interpret fetal monitoring, support vaginal and cesarean births, give medicines, document clearly, and partner with the care team to keep patients safe and informed.
Key Responsibilities Triage & Assessment:
Admit/assess OB patients; update care plans; keep providers informed.
Labor & Delivery:
Monitor EFM; recognize reassuring/non-reassuring patterns and intervene; support physiologic labor and epidurals; assist/circulate for vaginal and cesarean births.
Medications & IVs:
Start IVs; administer/monitor oxytocin and other ordered meds per protocol; document responses.
Postpartum & Education:
Manage routine/complicated recovery; watch for hemorrhage, infection, and hypertension; teach safe newborn care and feeding (breast and bottle).
Newborn Care:
Perform initial checks; support temperature, breathing, and glucose stability; escalate concerns early.
Teamwork & Safety:
Give clear SBAR handoffs; follow Baby-Friendly practices; maintain infection prevention and accurate EHR documentation. Job Qualifications Required Current Arkansas RN license (or compact eligible) BLS at hire; NRP within 6 months of hire AWHONN Fetal Monitoring course per recommendations; ability to read, write, speak, and understand English Preferred BSN; 2+ years of nursing experience (OB preferred) ACLS;
S.T.A.B.L.E.
within 1 year RNC-OB or other OB certification encouraged
Compensation & Schedule Status:
Full-time (PRN/part-time may be considered)
Shifts:
Rotating 12-hour shifts; may include nights/weekends/holidays based on unit needs
Pay:
Competitive base pay with differentials where applicable (details during interview) Why Join Us Small, supportive OB team with strong physician partnership Full-spectrum experience—from high-risk antepartum to immediate newborn care Baby-Friendly culture with ongoing
AWHONN/NRP
education and growth paths Benefits Overview Multiple health plan options (PPO and HDHP) with coverage through NARMC Domestic Network and Cigna Health Plan. Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Delta Vision of Arkansas. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available. Basic life insurance and AD&D provided at no cost; voluntary life options available. Short-term and long-term disability coverage offered. Accident and critical illness insurance through Lincoln Financial. 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match, vested over 5 years. Paid Leave Bank (PLB) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) with accrual based on service years. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and First Stop Health 24/7 counseling services. AirMed/Mercy Life Flight membership for eligible staff and families. On-site wellness center and discounted membership at Planet Fitness. Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education. Employee referral bonuses and internal promotion opportunities. Pet insurance and identity theft protection available. Discounts on prescriptions, cafeteria meals, gift shop items, and local thrift store purchases.
