RN Labor and Delivery Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health•Temple, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, Texas, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse for its Labor & Delivery team. The position provides direct nursing care to laboring and high-risk obstetric patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The unit provides care for routine and high-risk pregnancies through a multidisciplinary team and is part of a teaching hospital where residents participate in patient care. The facility is Magnet-recognized and designated Level IV Maternal Care, with approximately 300 births per month. Its unit includes 12 Labor & Delivery rooms, five Antepartum rooms, three dedicated OB operating rooms, and four OB Emergency Department rooms. The RN oversees patient care using a professional practice model, conducting assessments, identifying health issues, developing and evaluating care plans, and assessing patient responses. The nurse collaborates with physicians, residents, midwives, anesthesiology, neonatal teams, colleagues, patients, families, and the community. The role includes patient and family education, careful delegation and follow-up, and delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care in accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act and applicable professional standards. This is a full-time night-shift position, scheduled from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Baylor Scott & White Health describes its environment as supportive and focused on quality outcomes, continuous learning, teamwork, and professional growth.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program.
Nursing must be the specialized field of study.
Current RN license.
BLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of starting in the role.
At least one year of Labor and Delivery or Women's Services RN experience.
Knowledge of nursing and patient-care standards, procedures, laws, rules, and guidelines.
Proficiency with medical terminology, health and disease prevention and management, common medications, and their side effects.
Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
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

Provide direct patient care for laboring and high-risk obstetric patients.
Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs.
Create, implement, evaluate, and adjust care plans to achieve desired outcomes.
Assess patient responses and recognize health issues.
Collaborate with physicians, residents, midwives, anesthesiology, neonatal teams, colleagues, patients, families, and community members.
Manage discomfort and maintain professional therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members, and regularly assess and document learning needs.
Delegate tasks carefully according to patient condition and team competencies, and follow up promptly.
Use problem-solving strategies while recognizing limitations and prioritizing safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Manage emergency and specialty obstetric procedures with a coordinated care team.
Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act, nursing standards, hospital procedures, and patient privacy and ethics requirements.
Contribute to quality outcomes, continuous learning, teamwork, peer development, and community service.