Nights

UHS•Amarillo, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Labor and Delivery unit. The nurse provides safe, competent, age-appropriate nursing care in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy, using Patient Centered Care as the foundation. The role also provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team and demonstrates Service Excellence standards. Labor and Delivery experience is preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
Successfully pass any pre-employment assessments.
Hold a current Texas nursing license or permit to practice nursing in Texas.
Obtain BLS certification from the American Heart Association by hire or during orientation, and maintain it until both NRP and ACLS are obtained.
Complete de-escalation training within 90 days of hire; ongoing maintenance is not required.
Maintain ongoing compliance with clinically pertinent competencies as determined by the facility.
Obtain NRP within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
Obtain ACLS within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
Complete AWHONN Basic Fetal Monitoring within 90 days.
Complete AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring within 6 months of hire.
Complete AWHONN Intermediate/Advanced Fetal Monitoring on an alternating 2-year schedule.
For active HROB team members, obtain and maintain AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring.

Nice To Haves

Labor and Delivery experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate plans of care using the nursing process, clinical skills, and patient education.
Maintain professional behavior when addressing issues or conflicts, using appropriate resources as needed.
Provide an environment conducive to the safety of patients, families, visitors, and employees.
Assess risks to patient safety and implement appropriate precautions.
Comply with organizational and accrediting-agency standards.
Follow safety and injury-prevention standards to minimize risk to self, coworkers, patients, and visitors.