Location Dallas, TX

No Remote **Title:** Labor & Delivery RN Dallas, TX

**SHIFT**: Full Time Nights (rotating weekends) 7:00PM - 7:00AM

Founded in 1974, this facility is recognized for its state-of-the-art medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. Offering nearly 100 specialties, we are conveniently located in the heart of North Dallas at Forest Lane and Central Expressway (US 75), just 15 minutes from downtown Dallas and a short drive from North Dallas suburbs. We operate as a 876-bed tertiary care center, and we hope from the moment you walk through our doors, you will notice the Medical City difference. Our staff is passionate about their work and committed to providing excellent patient care. This has allowed us to become a place where healing, compassion, humanity and simple kindness are celebrated daily. You can play a key part in our continued success.

**Job Summary**

**The Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse is responsible for planning and providing individual goal directed nursing care that promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the individual, family and community. The Labor and Delivery RN possesses knowledge of the principles of growth and development and the particular skills necessary to provide optimum patient care to the population for which he or she is employed. The Labor & Delivery RN is accountable for their practice and care coordination. The RN is expected to practice autonomously utilizing evidence based practices. The practice of the Registered Nurse will support the mission, vision and values of our facility and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing.**

**Education:**

* Bachelors of Science in Nursing - REQUIRED MAGNET FACILITY

**Experience:**

* MUST have 1yrs of Labor and Delivery experience required in an acute care facility - Just updated as previously they only wanted 2 years experience

**Licensure/ Certification/Registration:**

* Texas RN licensure or compact license

* Current certification as a BLS healthcare upon hire by American Heart

* AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring required

* Current NRP certification or within 3 months of hire

* Current ACLS or within 3 months of hire issued by American Heart

**Special Notes:**

* 24 modern labor and delivery rooms

* 4 new C-section operating rooms

* 84 Level IV (highest level) NICU rooms, all private

* 12 spacious womens VIP suites

* 16 womens medical/surgical rooms

* A Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

* A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

* High-risk maternity care at the Maternal Fetal Institute

* Extensive childbirth preparation courses and prenatal support

* Breastfeeding support with the Texas Ten Step Program

* The only facility in the area with neonatologists and pediatric anesthesiologists on-site 24/7

At our Hospital, you'll find luxurious amenities to help design a childbirth experience that is truly your own, including:

* Modern labor and delivery rooms and VIP suites (Signature, Premier and Luxe)*

* A gourmet celebratory meal

* Personalized music

The upgraded VIP suites feature a larger bedroom for mothers, a room for families and a spa-like bathroom. The suites accommodate family for overnight stays, allow easy access to a nursery on the same floor and also include concierge amenities such as upgraded linens, a gourmet chef-prepared celebratory meal, family meal options and spectacular views of the city.

We provide options for natural childbirth, including:

* Natural and alternative pain relief options, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and access to nitrous oxide

* Doula-friendly environment

* Peanut balls for labor available in rooms

* Wireless fetal monitoring, when requested

****General Comments****

**Compensation****:** Start $28.64- $35.83 (10yrs exp) - $41.25 with (20yrs Exp) - Based on years of experience

**Nights Shift Differentials** : $8.00

**Sign on Bonus:** Up to $10,000 ( with 2 year commitment)

**Relocation:** Up to $3,000 ( If more then 150 miles from facility with 2 year commitment)