Registered Nurse (RN) - L&D
About The Position
Under minimal supervision, the Registered Nurse provides nursing care to an assigned group of patients, matching patient 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. The posting describes an L&D role and specifies fetal heart monitoring and related certification requirements. The position requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a current Texas Registered Nurse license. Required certifications and courses include Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Provider, and fetal heart monitoring, with completion deadlines that vary according to the nurse’s experience in labor and delivery. S.T.A.B.L.E. completion is also required within the stated timeframe unless proof of prior completion is provided. Saint Luke’s Hospital describes its benefits as supporting employees’ health, professional development, and work-life balance. Benefit eligibility 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 certification from ARC or AHA upon hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS is required within 60 days of hire.
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role, and before the end of the orientation period.
- AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role, and before the end of the orientation period.
- Fetal heart monitoring training, with course requirements and deadlines depending on experience in L&D.
- For nurses novice to or new to the service line: Intro to Fetal Monitoring (Basic FM) within 30 days of hire; AWHONN Intermediate FM within 9 months of hire after completing Basic FM; AWHONN Advanced FM within 9 months of completing Intermediate FM.
- For experienced L&D nurses: evidence of AWHONN Intermediate FM completion within the past 2 years upon hire, or completion within 6 months if not current; AWHONN Advanced FM renewal by its recommended renewal date if current, or completion within the applicable 9-month deadline.
- Provide proof of prior S.T.A.B.L.E. completion or complete it within 6 months of hire or transfer into the unit. Renewal is required only for the Maternal Transport Team.
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 pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
- The 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
