Registered Nurse - Obstetrics Acute
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) works in the Obstetrics Acute unit at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, Texas, providing specialized care to pregnant patients before, during, and after labor and delivery. The role includes monitoring maternal and fetal health, assisting with labor management, administering medications, and supporting patients through childbirth. The RN delivers safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and provides direct care within the scope of practice. The nurse guides patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the Birthplace. The RN must respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment, help provide a safe environment for patients and visitors, and use the chain of command as needed to support the well-being of newborns and mothers during antepartum and postpartum periods.
Requirements
- Current and valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State.
- BLS certification upon hire and maintained current.
- ACLS certification upon hire and maintained current.
- NRP certification within 30 days of hire and maintained current.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
- Monitor maternal and fetal health.
- Assist with labor management, administer medications, and support patients through childbirth.
- Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel.
- Maintain standards of care in the Birthplace.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
- Provide a safe environment for patients and visitors.
- Use the chain of command when necessary to ensure patient well-being and appropriate care for newborns and mothers during antepartum and postpartum periods.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
- Employer 401(k) options.
- Tuition reimbursement options.
- Life, disability, and other insurance options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
