JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

RN - L&D

Full-Time

Registered Nurse candidates for the Labor and Delivery Department will have the following job responsibilities:

• Performs and documents basic admission, initial assessment at regular intervals per department procedures and guidelines and according to patient condition.
• Recognizes basic abnormal findings during ongoing assessment and seeks appropriate assistance.
• Identifies signs and symptoms of patients with similar diagnosis based on standards of care with assistance.
• Utilizes resources to identify, prioritize, and document patient problems, needs or diagnosis by analysis of subjective and objective data.
• Documents and implements plan of care based on assessment according to standards, assists with revision as needed.
• Communicates plan of care and desired outcomes to the patient, family, and other members for the care team.
• Recognizes the importance of cost containment in delivery of patient care.
• Implements physician orders in accordance with the nurse policies and Nurse Practice Act
• Administers and documents medication and therapies according to established policy and procedure
• Organizes time and workload on patient care priorities with assistance.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS-

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

RN - L&D

Full-Time

Registered Nurse candidates for the Labor and Delivery Department must meet the following minimum job qualifications:

• Candidates must have successfully completed an accredited RN program.
• Must have a minimum education of an ADN.
• Must have a BLS certification.
• Must have an RN license in the State of Texas, COMPACT nursing state, or have the ability to obtain one.