Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor and Delivery

Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in this role demonstrates independent practice and an awareness of all pertinent aspects of clinical situations. Responsibilities include providing both routine and complex care, with a focus on long-term patient goals and effective management of clinical contingencies. The RN will also make appropriate assignments and delegate tasks to other care providers to ensure efficient care delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Exhibit leadership capabilities as per established competencies, either as a Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Deliver nursing care consistent with the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Address the complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and their families, adapting to their specific care levels.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol, monitoring for side effects and the effectiveness of prescribed treatments.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and provided care thoroughly and accurately.
• Assess the learning needs of patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identify resources and issues for effective education.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Experience

• At least 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current certification required from one of the following: AWHONN Intermediate FHM or NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM).
• Current BLS certification required (AHA only).
• Current NRP certification required.
• Current ACLS certification required (AHA only).
• Active RN License in the state of TX or a compact license is mandated.

Position Requirements:

Education/Skills

• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of their hire date.
• New hires will be precepted by a designated trained staff member, with initial onboarding requirements validated through successful completion of designated organizational entry competency validation and Perinatal Services-specific competency validation.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements is required.

Experience

• Completion of a Perinatal RN Residency or recent practice in a Perinatal Setting is preferred.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position with a night shift schedule from 7 PM to 7 AM.