Labor and Delivery Nurse Residency

The Support You Need. The Confidence You Want. The Career You Deserve. Starting your nursing career can feel overwhelming, but at Mercy, you're never expected to figure it out alone. Our nationally respected 16-Week Labor & Birth Nurse Residency Program is designed specifically for new graduate nurses transitioning from nursing school to professional practice. From day one, you'll be surrounded by experienced nurses, educators, preceptors, and mentors who are invested in your success and committed to helping you grow into a confident Labor & Birth nurse.

• 16 weeks of personalized orientation and training
• Dedicated Clinical Nurse Educators
• Hands-on simulation experiences
• Evidence-based Labor & Birth education
• One-on-one preceptor support
• Gradual progression into independent practice
• Ongoing feedback, coaching, and encouragement
• A supportive learning environment where questions are welcomed

Support Beyond Residency Because Graduating Residency isn't the End of Your Journey Many hospitals stop supporting nurses once orientation is over. Mercy doesn't.

• Ongoing mentorship
• Clinical coaching
• Career development opportunities
• Continuing education
• Support from experienced Labor & Birth nurses
• Leadership invested in your growth

Our goal isn't simply to help you survive your first year. Our goal is to help you build a career you'll be proud of.

• First cries
• First breaths
• First introductions
• First family photos
• First moments of hope

Work alongside:

• Expert Labor & Birth Nurses
• Obstetricians
• Certified Nurse Midwives
• Anesthesiologists
• NICU Specialists
• Surgical Teams
• Clinical Educators

You'll be surrounded by professionals who love teaching, mentoring, and supporting the next generation of nurses.

• Maternal & newborn care
• Fetal monitoring
• Emergency response and critical thinking
• Patient advocacy
• Communication and teamwork
• Clinical decision-making
• Family-centered care

• Want a specialty where every day is meaningful
• Enjoy building relationships with patients and families
• Stay calm under pressure
• Love learning and developing new skills
• Value teamwork and collaboration
• Want a career that combines compassion with clinical excellence
• Are passionate about caring for women, babies, and families

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being
• Partner with multidisciplinary care teams
• Educate and support patients and families
• Respond to changing patient conditions
• Develop individualized care plans
• Advocate for positive patient outcomes
• Continue growing through education and specialty certifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)
• Current RN License or eligibility for Missouri licensure
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (or obtained within 30 days of hire)
• Willingness to sign a 2-year residency agreement
• Ability to work nights for up to 4 years

The transition from nursing school to bedside nursing is one of the biggest steps in your career. It's challenging. It's exciting. And it can be overwhelming. That's why Mercy is committed to providing the training, mentorship, encouragement, and support you need to grow into a confident Labor & Birth nurse. Join Mercy Labor & Birth and start your career with a team that believes in you before you believe in yourself.

Extraordinary Nurse Residency. Lasting Mentorship. Meaningful Work. A Career Worth Building.

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision…