Registered Nurse - L&D

Description
The CHRISTUS Spohn South Labor and Delivery, Antepartum and Obstetrical Emergency Departments are all staffed by one group of associates that are crossed trained in all three areas.Registered Nurses, OB Surgical Technicians, Certified Nurse Aides and Unit Secretaries make up our wonderful team of associates.In addition, we have 24-hour CRNA coverage for maternityanesthesiaand our OBED is staffed with in-house OB Hospitalist to accept transfers, care for patients and handle emergencies 24 hours a day.We average about 220 deliveries per month.We are capable of providing care for our patients in need of Non-stress test, Amniocentesis, Induction of Labor, Management of Postpartum complications such as hemorrhage or elevated blood pressure, and have the capability to begin an emergency section within 30 minutes of decision time and recognized as a Texas Ten Step for Breastfeeding. Our department is a happy environment for the patient and family, and our team provides an exceptional patient experience.
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Summary:
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:

Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:

Education/Skills
All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perinatal Services-specific competency validation.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current certification required from one of the following: AWHONN Intermediate FHM, AWHONN Intermediate FHM Instructor, AWHONN Advanced FHM Instructor, AWHONN Instructor Trainer, or NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
Current NRP certification required
Current ACLS certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered anExperienced Associate.
Any Candidate/Associatewho doesnothave at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered anExperienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Credential Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS)No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Within 30 days of hire.Within 90 days of hire.Pediatric Life Support (PALS)Within 30 days of hire.Within 90 days of hire.Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)Within 60 days of hire.Within 18 months of hire.Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)Within 60 days of hire.Within 18 months of hire.Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire.AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire.STABLE (Neonatal Education)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Full Time
Required

Preferred

Job Industries

Healthcare