Registered Nurse (RN) - L&D
About The Position
Under minimal supervision, the Registered Nurse provides nursing care to an assigned group of patients, matching patients’ needs with the nurse’s competencies. The nurse completes established position competencies within the designated introductory period and performs other related duties as assigned. This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. The role requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a current Texas State License for Registered Nurse. Required certifications and courses include active healthcare provider Basic Life Support at hire (ARC or AHA), with AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required within 60 days of hire. For Labor & Delivery, AHA ACLS and AHA NRP must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role and should be completed before the end of orientation. Fetal monitoring requirements vary by experience level. S.T.A.B.L.E. Level 2 Nursery completion must be documented or obtained within six months of hire or transfer into the unit. AHA PALS is required within 60 days of hire or transfer into a Pediatrics role.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Possess a current Texas State License for Registered Nurse.
- Have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support (ARC or AHA) on hire; obtain AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
- For Labor & Delivery, complete AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role, preferably before the end of orientation.
- For Labor & Delivery or nurses floated into L&D, complete AHA NRP within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role, preferably before the end of orientation.
- For novice RNs in L&D and Antepartum, complete GNOSIS introduction to Fetal Heart Monitoring within 30 days of hire or transfer to the unit and AWHONN Intermediate Heart Monitoring within eight months of L&D orientation.
- For experienced L&D RNs with more than one year of experience, have AWHONN Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring on hire or obtain it within the first 90 days of hire.
- For the Level 2 Nursery, provide proof of prior S.T.A.B.L.E. completion or obtain it within six months of hire or transfer into the unit.
- For Pediatrics, complete AHA PALS within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Two years of experience in acute care.
- 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
- 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
High school or GED
