RN - L&D

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: RN Specialty: Labor & Delivery

Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1 year in related nursing specialty preferred License: RN License in Texas or compact Certifications: Current BLS certification required Current ACLS certification required Current NRP certification required Current certification from NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) or one of the following courses: Intermediate FHM Must-Have: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred

Description: 1 open position available. 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 work towards long-range goals or plans. Continuously develops 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. Meets expectations of applicable competencies. 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 patients 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 prescribed treatment. Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care given. Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources. 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 onboarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and perinatal department-specific competency validation. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements is required. Perinatal RN residency or recent practice in a perinatal setting is preferred. Work schedule is from 7 AM to 7 PM. Work type is full-time. This position is a result of a vacancy.

City: San Antonio State: TX