Registered Nurse - Obstetrics Acute

Knapp Medical Center • Weslaco, TX

6d • Onsite

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 nurse monitors maternal and fetal health, assists with labor management, administers medications, and supports patients through childbirth.

The role delivers safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. It provides direct care within the nurse’s scope of practice, directs and guides patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel, and maintains standards of care in the Birthplace. The nurse responds promptly and accurately to changes in patients’ conditions or responses to treatment, provides a safe environment for patients and visitors, and uses the chain of command when needed to support patient well-being and appropriate care for newborns and mothers during the antepartum and postpartum periods.

This is a full-time, day-shift position with 12-hour shifts. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• Current, valid Registered Nurse license issued by the state.
• BLS certification upon hire and maintained as current.
• ACLS certification upon hire and maintained as current.
• NRP certification within 30 days of hire and maintained as current.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining 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 the antepartum and postpartum periods.
• Monitor maternal and fetal health, assist with labor management, administer medications, and support patients through childbirth.

Benefits

• 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
• $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed