RN - Labor and Delivery (L&D)

RN - Labor and Delivery (L&D)

BILL RATE: $95SHIFT: NIGHTS 7P-7APATIENT RATIO- 1:2 for L&D, 1:6 (3 moms/3 babies) for postpartumCHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels (CSRH-NB), nestled in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, is a full-service, 94-private bed facility that continues to expand to meet the needs of New Braunfels strong population growth. Innovative equipment and procedures are utilized, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation, a renovated birthing center, including 24/7 neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care/hyperbaric center, 3D mammography, and comprehensive heart care, from diagnostics to open-heart surgery.

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/SkillsBachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsBLS required (AHA only)RN License in state of TX or compact

Position Requirements:

Education/SkillsAll 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.

ExperiencePerinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsCurrent certification required from one of the following: AWHONN Intermediate FHM or NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants) certification required from one of the following courses: Participant, Lead Instructor, or Support InstructorCurrent NRP certification requiredCurrent ACLS certification required (AHA only)

Work Schedule:7PM - 7AMWork Type:Full Time General Comments No. of Positions: 1/1. Position creation reason:Vacant Position Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91