Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to join our high-risk obstetrical unit. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on providing exceptional care to mothers and newborns.

Unit Highlights

• Unit Type: High-risk obstetrical unit, labor and delivery
• Number of Beds: 24
• Patient Ratios: Estimated 1:1 for active labor and stable patients, 2:1 for cervical ripening and early labor, and 3:1 for OBED triage

Shift Details

• Shift Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts (7 PM – 7 AM)
• Weekend Requirements: Rotating weekends required
• Call Requirements: Discuss during the interview
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 40 per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-risk obstetrical bedside care, including circulating in C-sections and recovering high acuity patients.
• Perform vaginal deliveries, C-sections, D&Cs, and post-delivery recovery care.
• Monitor maternal and fetal health using GE fetal monitors and maintain accurate documentation in Meditech and CPN.

Qualifications

• Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years in high-risk labor and delivery care.
• Special Skills/Experience: High-risk obstetrical bedside training and experience in labor and delivery.
• Preferred Skills: Intermediate AWONN fetal monitoring certificate.

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Specific colors may be required (details to be discussed during the interview).
• Nail Policy: Clean and healthy; no artificial nails or gel nails permitted.
• Hair: Must be neat and clean; extreme styles or colors are not permitted. Hair should be pulled back if shoulder length or longer.
• Tattoos: Body art should be covered whenever possible.
• Piercings: Visible piercings other than ears are not allowed.

Additional Information

• Floating Policy: Ability to float to the antepartum unit as needed within the women’s service line.
• Attendance Policies: Adhere to the company-wide attendance policy.

If you are passionate about maternal and newborn health and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Dallas, TX.