Registered Nurse New Graduate (RN) - L&D
About The Position
Under minimal supervision, the Registered Nurse provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned based on matching patients’ needs with the nurse’s competencies. The nurse completes established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period and performs other related duties as assigned. This role is in Labor & Delivery (L&D) and may qualify for a sign-on bonus. The position requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a current Texas Registered Nurse license. Required training and certifications include active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA), with AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required within 60 days of hire. For Labor & Delivery, AHA ACLS and AHA NRP must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer, and should be completed before the end of orientation. Fetal monitoring requirements vary by experience: novice RNs must complete GNOSIS introduction to Fetal Heart Monitoring within 30 days of hire or transfer and AWHONN Intermediate Heart Monitoring within eight months of L&D orientation; experienced L&D RNs with more than one year of experience must have AWHONN Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring on hire or within the first 90 days. S.T.A.B.L.E. Level 2 Nursery certification must be documented as previously completed or obtained within six months of hire or transfer. AHA PALS is required within 60 days for Pediatrics. North Central Baptist Hospitals describes a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Benefits may vary by location and employment status.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Texas State License for Registered Nurse.
- Active healthcare provider Basic Life Support (ARC or AHA) on hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
- For Labor & Delivery: complete AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role; it should be completed before the end of orientation.
- For Labor & Delivery: complete AHA NRP within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role; it should be completed before the end of orientation.
- For novice L&D and Antepartum RNs: complete GNOSIS introduction to Fetal Heart Monitoring within 30 days of hire or transfer and AWHONN Intermediate Heart Monitoring within eight months of L&D orientation.
- For experienced L&D RNs with more than one year of experience: have AWHONN Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring on hire or obtain it within the first 90 days of hire.
- For Level 2 Nursery: provide proof of prior S.T.A.B.L.E. completion or obtain it within six months of hire or transfer; renewal is not required.
- For Pediatrics: complete AHA PALS within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Two years of acute care experience.
- Previous clinical nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to an assigned group of patients, matching patient needs with the nurse’s competencies.
- Complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Career development and continuing education opportunities.
- Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
- Position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
