Labor & Delivery RN (FT / Nights) Houston, Texas

Job Description

Job Description

Candidate Qualifications :

At least 1-1.5 years of L&D Experience

Completed BSN

Position Details :

Full Time Nights at Children's

Level 4 Maternal Designated Facility

12 labor beds, 19 antepartum beds, 4 swing beds

Approximately 400-450 deliveries a month

Be apart of a community that allows you to grow your career in a supportive environment while also introducing new challenges and rewards.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

Licenses / Certifications :

Current State of Texas license or temporary / compact license to practice professional nursing

Certified in Basic Life Support

Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and / or nursing unit requirements

Experience / Knowledge / Skills :

RN I

RN II = 1-3 years

RN III = 3-10 years

RN IV = 10+ years

Principal Accountabilities

Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients, according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient / population served.

Coordinates the planning for the delivery of nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.

Collaborates with, directs, and may delegate to the healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.

Coordinates treatment plans; develops / implements discharge and / or transfer plans.

Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desired client-centered outcomes.

Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.

Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.

Performs other duties as assigned, within scope of practice and clinical competency.

Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service

Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.