RN Labor and Delivery Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth as a Registered Nurse and be part of something better! This is a full-time night shift position, 7pm-7am. Our Labor and Delivery department is a fast-paced environment that includes high acuity patients. The leadership team fosters an environment that supports learning, mentoring, and building every team member. We are a Level IV Maternity Care Center that delivers 500+ babies per month and care for a variety of obstetrical complications. We continually educate and train our staff through simulation to ensure that we are prepared to take care of the sickest maternal patients. We are constantly evaluating our processes to ensure that we are providing evidenced based care to our patient population. We are extremely team oriented and are truly a “work family”. We have a strong Unit-Based Council that works closely with unit leadership to improve areas of focus on our unit. Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth, located near downtown Fort Worth, is an award-winning full-service hospital dedicated to providing for the health care needs of the Fort Worth community. It is among Tarrant County’s oldest not-for-profit hospitals and celebrated 100 years of service in 2006. The medical center has 538 licensed beds and offers a broad range of medical services including programs of excellence in cardiology, transplantation, oncology, and women’s services. Baylor All Saints has achieved many awards and accolades including accreditation in the Magnet Recognition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and in 2022 US News & World Report rankings – was ranked #22 in Texas and #7 in the Dallas-Ft Worth metropolitan area for high performing in heart failure, colon cancer, COPD, Heart Attack, kidney failure and pneumonia. Currently the only dedicated women’s hospital in Fort Worth, Andrews Women’s Hospital delivers almost 6,000 babies annually – more than any other facility in Tarrant County and in the Baylor Scott & White Health System. Andrew’s Women’s Hospital offers a variety of labor and delivery services, including maternity, high-risk pregnancy care, a level III neonatal intensive care unit among others. Our 63 – bed neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is designed to care for the tiniest infants dealing with the most serious medical challenges. It is one of the largest NICUs in North Texas with a highly skilled team of neonatologists on our medical staff, neonatal nurse practitioners, respiratory and occupational therapists, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers, chaplains, and registered nurses working together to care you your whole family. Andrew’s Women’s Hospital has recently been designated as a Level IV maternal care center, the top designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services. A Level IV designation is awarded to hospitals that proved the highest possible comprehensive care and underscores the facility’s ability to treat even the most complex cases. Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Requirements

1 year of Labor and Delivery experience
ALS certification
NRP certification
Fetal Monitoring certification
RN license
BLS certification or obtain within 30 days of hire
Graduated from an Accredited Program
A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.
Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area.
Understanding of hospital procedures and rules.
Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common meds, and their side effects.
Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
Exceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing.
Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties.
Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking.
Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Responsibilities

Oversee patient care using a professional practice model.
Conduct patient assessment, recognizing health issues.
Create care plans and assess patient responses.
Secure patient travel.
Understand patient needs in healthcare.
Help patients and prevent issues.
Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.
Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs.
Create, implement, and evaluate care plans.
Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
Build relationships, manage discomfort, and stay professional in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
Create care plans reflecting values to aid in resolving issues.
Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members, empowering them with knowledge for better healthcare choices.
Assess and document learning needs regularly.
Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan.
Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
Use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff.
Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.
Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth.
Contribute to peers' development, show community service commitment.