L&D RN Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health•Brenham, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse in the Labor and Delivery department, you oversee patient care using a professional practice model. You assess patients, recognize health issues, create care plans, and evaluate patient responses. You help patients travel safely, anticipate healthcare needs, and prevent problems. You follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks according to patient condition and team competencies. The unit serves pregnant or recently delivered women of childbearing age and their newborns. It includes 5 labor and delivery rooms, 6 postpartum rooms, 2 C-section suites, and a nursery. This is a full-time night-shift position at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Brenham, Texas, scheduled for 36 hours per week from 18:45 to 6:45, with self-scheduling.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Two years of experience.
Registered Nurse (RN) license/registration.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of nursing and patient-care standards and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable nursing laws, rules, standards, guidelines, and hospital procedures.
Medical terminology proficiency, including health, disease prevention and management, common medications, and their side effects.
Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Positive social skills for interacting with diverse groups.
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs.
Create, implement, and evaluate care plans, adjusting them to achieve desired outcomes.
Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families, manage discomfort, and maintain professionalism.
Develop care plans that reflect patient values and help resolve concerns.
Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members; regularly assess and document learning needs.
Collaborate with colleagues and the community to create care plans.
Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
Use problem-solving strategies with patients, families, and staff, recognizing limitations and prioritizing safe, effective, and efficient care.
Work as part of a team, recognize others’ contributions, support peers’ development, and contribute to community service.
Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on patient condition and team competencies.
Help patients travel safely and anticipate healthcare needs to prevent problems.