Staff RN-Labor and Delivery, Full Time

Description Summary : The competent Nurse, in the same

or similar clinical setting, practices independently and

demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation.

Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on

long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope

with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes

appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a

means to help manage the clinical situation. The CHRISTUS Spohn

South Labor and Delivery, Antepartum and Obstetrical Emergency

Departments are all staffed by one group of associates that are

crossed trained in all three areas. Registered Nurses, OB Surgical

Technicians, Certified Nurse Aides and Unit Secretaries make up our

wonderful team of associates. In addition, we have 24-hour CRNA

coverage for maternity anesthesia and our OBED is staffed with

in-house OB Hospitalist to accept transfers, care for patients and

handle emergencies 24 hours a day. We average about 220 deliveries

per month. We are capable of providing care for our patients in

need of Non-stress test, Amniocentesis, Induction of Labor,

Management of Postpartum complications such as hemorrhage or

elevated blood pressure, and have the capability to begin an

emergency section within 30 minutes of decision time and recognized

as a Texas Ten Step for Breastfeeding. Our department is a happy

environment for the patient and family, and our team provides an

exceptional patient experience. Click here for a tour of our

birthing suites : Responsibilities : Meets expectations of the

applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of

Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and

Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing

process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention

and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly

complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of

patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.

Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and

treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the

treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms,

medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides

education to patients, family members and / or care givers; identify

issues and resources.  Job Requirements : Education / Skills ~

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience ~1 year

of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses,

Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state

of employment or compact Position Requirements : Education / Skills

All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation

within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a

designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding

requirements are validated through successful completion of the

designated organizational entry competency validation and a

Perinatal Services-specific competency validation. Completion of

all annual competency verification requirements. Experience ~

Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal

Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Current certification required from one of the following : AWHONN

Intermediate FHM, AWHONN Intermediate FHM Instructor, AWHONN

Advanced FHM Instructor, AWHONN Instructor Trainer, or NCC

Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) Current NRP certification

required Current ACLS certification required In accordance with the

CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration

Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required

certifications for their respective positions within the designated

time frame.   Credential Grace Periods :   If additional

credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a

grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on

your experience level.  Any Candidate / Associate with at least

one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service

line within the past three years is considered an  Experienced

Associate. Any Candidate / Associate who does not have

at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in

the same service line within the past three years is considered

an  Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.

Credential Grace Periods for Experienced Associates Grace Periods

for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty

Basic Life Support (BLS) No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted

at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time

of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Within 30 days of

hire. Within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Within

30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core

Curriculum (TNCC) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire.

Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Within 60 days of hire.

Within 18 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE

FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days

of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education) Within 30 days of hire. Within

60 days of hire. Work Schedule : Varies Work Type : Full

Time