RN Labor and Delivery Nights

Location

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Temple

Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor and Delivery

Magnet recognized and Level IV Maternal Care Designation

Average 300 births per month.

Multidisciplinary team working together to care for all childbirth needs and special procedures.

Fast pace and can be high acuity. 12 L&D rooms, 5 Antepartum, 3 OR, 4 OB ED rooms.

Full‑time night shift, 7 p‑7 a.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional who uses the BSWH nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery by the health care team. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates the patient's response. The RN promotes safe passage for their patients by using knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients to transition through the healthcare encounter without any preventable complications or delays.

The RN delegates interventions to health care personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient's condition and the competencies of the employee.

RN job is to be used for RNs in hospital inpatient and outpatient departments with 24×7 staffing which include those departments with on‑call staffing on the off shifts.

Using clinical reasoning, conducts accurate clinical assessments according to practice standards. Identifies and prioritizes patient and family needs. Develops, implements and evaluates the nursing plan of care; modifies plan to meet clinical outcomes.

Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, including nursing sensitive indicators. Supports evidence‑based practice changes through research utilization and experiential learning. Participates in quality/performance improvement initiatives.

Creates a compassionate, supportive, safe and therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff. Maintains therapeutic relationships and appropriate boundaries. Manages emotional and physical pain to promote comfort and healing, preventing unnecessary suffering.

Recognizes, appreciates and incorporates a patient's and family's unique differences into an individualized plan of care.

Protects confidentiality, autonomy, dignity and rights of patient and family; represents concerns; creates individualized plans reflecting patient and family values and goals; resolves ethical and clinical concerns.

Facilitates learning for patients, families, nursing staff, other members of the healthcare team and community; integrates education throughout care continuum; assesses and documents learning needs and outcomes.

Works collaboratively with colleagues and community. Delegates tasks appropriately and ensures timely follow‑up.

Uses strategies and resources for problem‑solving while considering safety, effectiveness and efficiency.

Participates in shared governance, staffing processes, continuous education, professional development, community service.

• Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies; hospital/unit standards, protocols, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention/management; medications, dosages, effects, adverse reactions.
• Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Clear communication – verbal and written.
• Interpersonal skills with a wide range of constituencies.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Observation of changes in patients’ medical conditions and communication of changes to staff and physicians.
• Ability to provide age‑specific, quality, patient‑centered care through nursing process and standards; sensitivity to diversity.
• General computer skills – Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll, electronic medical documentation, email.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5 %.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Note:

Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level.

• Educated from an Accredited RN Program.
• 1 Year of Labor and Delivery RN Experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.