RN Nursery Nights

Community Health Systems•Laredo, TX

About The Position

Laredo Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for its nursery. The RN provides patient-centered care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, coordinating and delivering high-quality care according to clinical protocols and provider orders. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support effective care and desired outcomes in a compassionate environment for patients and families. The role includes general nursing responsibilities and obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery duties. These include monitoring mothers and newborns, assessing newborn health, providing postpartum and newborn-care education, supporting breastfeeding, and assessing maternal recovery and potential complications. The RN also provides pregnancy and reproductive-health education, assists with labor and delivery and related procedures, administers medications and pain relief, and interprets fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring. The position requires regular and reliable attendance and compliance with policies and standards.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting.
Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
Proficiency in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.
RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required.
BCLS – Basic Life Support required.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer; immigration sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.
PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred.
NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
Conduct patient assessments, document findings accurately, and report changes in condition to appropriate care team members.
Use knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor for side effects, and document administration.
Assist physicians during procedures within documented competency and skill level.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
Respond to medical emergencies and participate in life-saving interventions, including CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
Advocate for patients' rights and needs in care planning and delivery.
Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
Follow infection control protocols.
Monitor and operate medical equipment as needed for patient care and safety.
Promote patient safety by following National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Participate in audits, chart reviews, and compliance checks.
Make responsible decisions in planning, delegating, and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies.
Document patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
Engage in professional development to maintain clinical competency and knowledge of current nursing standards and regulations.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development.
Educate patients about pregnancy, provide prenatal screenings, and prepare patients for labor and delivery.
Assess and monitor mothers' physical recovery, including vital signs, postpartum hemorrhage, and potential complications such as postpartum depression.
Assist with epidurals and other labor pain-management techniques.
Administer pain medication, induce labor, and manage other medication needs during labor and delivery.
Assist during labor and delivery, monitor fetal well-being, administer medications, and provide pain relief.
Monitor mothers and newborns after delivery, assess their well-being, and provide education on postpartum care and breastfeeding.
Assess and monitor newborn health, take vital signs, perform routine assessments, and educate parents on newborn care.
Assist with gynecological exams and procedures and provide education on reproductive health, contraception, and prenatal care.
Educate patients about family planning, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.
Interpret fetal heart rate patterns and assess fetal well-being using electronic fetal monitoring.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.