Labor and Delivery RN
Location: Mesquite, TX
Job Type: Travel Contract
Company: Staffing Management Group
Category: Healthcare: Nursing
Job Description Apply Now
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic maternal-child health team. In this essential nursing role, you will provide comprehensive care to mothers and newborns during the labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum periods. The Labor and Delivery RN will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the highest standards of patient care, safety, and satisfaction are consistently met. This is a rewarding opportunity for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about women’s health and making a positive impact during some of the most critical moments in a patient’s life.
The Labor and Delivery RN will be expected to perform all responsibilities with the utmost professionalism and adherence to protocols, including situations involving COVID-19 positive patients. The ideal candidate will possess experience in postpartum care, demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, and be committed to ongoing professional development. If you are looking for a challenging and fulfilling nursing position in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply today by clicking the job application button.
Labor and Delivery RN - Summary- Provide direct patient care for women and newborns during labor, delivery, and recovery stages.
- Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and allied healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintain a safe and respectful environment for patients and their families.
- Utilize advanced nursing skills in a high-acuity setting, including postpartum care and fetal monitoring.
- Monitor and assess mothers and newborns throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery.
- Administer medications and intravenous therapies as prescribed by the medical team.
- Perform and assist with vaginal examinations, labor support, and delivery procedures.
- Document patient care and outcomes accurately using the EPIC electronic health record system.
- Educate patients and families about labor, delivery, postpartum care, and newborn health.
- Respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies or changes in patient condition.
- Implement infection control standards, including protocols for COVID-19 positive patients.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to care planning.
- Maintain professional attire, specifically navy or royal blue scrubs, in accordance with facility guidelines.
- Competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience and credentials.
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Retirement planning and contribution opportunities.
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth.
- Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
- Prior experience in labor and delivery and postpartum care strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency with the EPIC charting system required.
- Certifications required: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
- Preferred: Basic or AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification.
- Demonstrates a patient-centered approach and compassionate bedside manner.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment.
- Exhibits strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in high-pressure situations.
- Committed to ongoing learning, quality improvement, and professional development.
- Values cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness in patient care.
- This role provides essential care to a diverse patient population, including those with COVID-19.
- Professional dress code requires navy or royal blue scrubs at all times while on duty.
- Facility utilizes the EPIC electronic health record system for all patient documentation.
- Position offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly respected team of maternal-child health professionals.
- Applications are encouraged from all qualified Registered Nurses seeking a rewarding and impactful career in labor and delivery nursing.
Take the next step in your nursing career and apply for the Labor and Delivery RN position by clicking the job application button today. Your expertise can make a meaningful difference in the lives of mothers, newborns, and families.