RN - L&D

Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and DeliveryThe competent Nurse in a clinical setting practices independently and demonstrates awareness of all relevant aspects of patient care. This role involves providing both routine and complex care, focusing on long-range goals and plans, while managing the contingencies of clinical nursing.The nurse is responsible for making appropriate assignments and delegating tasks to other care providers to effectively manage the clinical situation.Responsibilities:Meets expectations of applicable competencies, including leadership of self, others, and broader teams.Consistently provides nursing care aligned with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, employing the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.Administers medications and treatments according to established protocols, monitoring for side effects and treatment effectiveness.Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and caregivers; identifies key issues and resources.Job Requirements:Education/Skills:Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.Experience:A minimum of 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 Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) or NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM).Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA only) is required.Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required.Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA only) is required.Registered Nurse (RN) License in the state of Texas or compact state is required.Position Requirements:Education/Skills:All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.New hires will be precepted by a designated trained staff member, with on-boarding requirements validated through successful completion of designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perinatal Services-specific competency validation.Completion of all annual competency verification requirements is necessary.Experience:Experience in a Perinatal RN Residency or recent practice in a Perinatal Setting is preferred.Work Schedule:7 PM - 7 AMWork Type:Full-Time