RN Fetal Care at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description

Registered Nurse II – Fetal Care (Inpatient)

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a collaborative, family-centered approach to care-supporting not only our patients, but also the mothers and families who entrust us during some of the most complex and critical moments of their lives.

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN II) in the Fetal Care Program provides specialized inpatient nursing care to mothers whose unborn babies have complex or high-risk medical conditions and fetal conditions. This role is integral to a highly coordinated, multidisciplinary team focused on optimizing maternal and fetal outcomes through advanced monitoring, education, and compassionate support. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced nurse to practice at the intersection of maternal and fetal medicine in a nationally recognized program.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to high-risk antepartum and peripartum patients

Monitor maternal and fetal status, recognizing and responding to clinical changes with urgency and precision

Collaborate closely with maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatology, anesthesia, and surgical teams

Provide education and emotional support to patients and families navigating complex diagnoses and care plans

Coordinate care across disciplines to ensure seamless transitions throughout the inpatient stay

Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with hospital standards

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice implementation

Qualifications

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio (or eligible)

Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required

2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required

ACLS , can be obtained after hire

Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Commitment to family-centered, compassionate care

Preferred Qualifications

Experience caring for high-risk obstetric patients

Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM), or the intent to obtain certification

Experience in fetal care monitoring, maternal-fetal medicine, or critical care environments

Why Join Cincinnati Children’s?

Nationally recognized leader in pediatric and fetal care

Collaborative, mission-driven culture

Opportunities for professional growth and clinical advancement

Commitment to innovation, research, and exceptional patient outcomes

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Clinical Inquiry – Follows professional practice standards and guidelines. Questions appropriateness of policies and guidelines; questions current practice; seeks advice, resources, or information to improve patient care; begins to compare and contrast possible alternatives. Assists with development of competence in peers; formally, by precepting new employees, and informally, by sharing knowledge at the point-of-care. Uses self-appraisal performance review and peer review, including annual goal setting, for assurance of competence and professional development to promote safe and ethical practice using the nursing process. Coaches and mentors others. Precepts nursing peers and students. Facilitates learning for members of the healthcare team. Actively works with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify, share, implement and evaluate safety best practices. Mitigate actual or potential risks to patient and staff safety. Utilize current research findings and other evidence to expand professional knowledge, enhance role performance, and increase knowledge of nursing professional issues. Support clinical nursing, health care, and health system research studies conducted by professional, credentialed researchers.

• • Systems Thinking – Is able to recognize systems and processes within the healthcare environment that affect the patient experience; anticipates needs of patients and families as they move through the healthcare system; utilizes untapped and alternative resources as necessary.

• • Inclusion – Considers patient values and incorporates in care, when differing from personal values; supports colleagues in ethical and clinical issues; moral decision-making can deviate from rules; engages the patient’s family, encouraging them to speak/represent themselves; protects patient and family rights. Inquires about cultural differences and considers their impact on care accommodates personal and professional differences in the plan of care; helps patient/family understand the culture of the healthcare system.

• • Clinical Judgment – Collects & interprets complex patient data; makes clinical judgments based on an immediate grasp of the whole picture; recognizes patterns & trends by focusing on key elements while eliminating extraneous details. Documents & teaches others to document the plan of care, care delivered, & patient/family outcomes. Responds to subtle patient/family changes; engages with each unique patient/family in a compassionate manner; tailors caring practices to the individuality of patient/family; recognizes the importance of a healing environment & tailors the environment to meet the needs of the patient/family; promotes safety throughout patient/family transitions along the healthcare continuum; recognizes that death may be an acceptable outcome. Proficiently integrates age specific concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient’s chronological age & developmental functioning. Using self-management support, develops care goals & actions through partnerships with patients. Uses teach back strategies to evaluate effectiveness. Coordinates education with other members of the health care team. Integrates strategies in the plan of care that support the patient/family adaptation to the home environment.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• • Associate/Diploma prepared RNs from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution requires 2+ years of experience. If hired without a BSN or MSN, must enroll in a BSN or MSN program within 1 year of hire date/RN job date and complete program within 5 years of hire/RN job date.

• • Preferred: BSN from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution or MSN are preferred.

• • Active Ohio RN License. May be required to obtain other state licensure.

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Department

Cincinnati Fetal Center

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

0.9

Weekly Hours

36

*Expected Starting Pay Range

*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status$35.72 – $45.55

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children’s is:

• • Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10

    best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

• • Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding

• • Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025),

    America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

• • One of the nation’sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune

• • Consistently certified as great place to work

• • A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability

• • Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability