Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

CHRISTUS Health • San Antonio, TX

14d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse practices independently in the same or a similar clinical setting, demonstrates awareness of relevant aspects of each situation, and provides routine and complex care. The nurse works toward long-range goals or plans, develops the ability to manage clinical contingencies, and makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers.

Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the nurse uses the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, and evaluate care for assigned patients. The role addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families. The nurse administers medications and treatments according to protocol, monitors for side effects and effectiveness, documents patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care, and assesses learning needs to provide education and identify relevant issues and resources.

Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and must complete organizational entry competency validation and Perinatal Services-specific competency validation, as well as annual competency verification requirements. The work schedule is 7 AM to 7 PM.

Requirements

• RN license in the state of employment or a compact RN license.
• BLS certification is required; AHA or Red Cross certification is accepted at hire, with no grace period.
• Current NRP certification is required.
• Current ACLS certification is required; the applicable grace period is 30 days for experienced associates and 90 days for new graduates or experienced associates new to the specialty.
• Current certification in one of the following is required: AWHONN Intermediate FHM, AWHONN Intermediate FHM Instructor, AWHONN Advanced FHM Instructor, AWHONN Instructor Trainer, or NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM).
• Attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire if hired as an experienced RN.
• Complete organizational entry competency validation and Perinatal Services-specific competency validation.
• Complete annual competency verification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
• One year of experience in the related nursing specialty.
• Perinatal RN Residency or recent practice in a perinatal setting.

Responsibilities

• Meet the expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provide nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Address the psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with the nurse’s level of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments according to protocol and monitor for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs; educate patients, family members, and caregivers; and identify issues and resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers.
• Complete required orientation, competency validation, and annual competency verification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed