Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery (RN)

Unit Information

Location: McAllen, TX

• Number of Beds: 14 labor beds, 2 OR, 6 recovery bays, 8 antepartum beds
• Number of Staff: 40
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 labor, 1:4 antepartum
• Type of Equipment: GE EFM, CPN
• EMR: Meditech/Centricity Perinatal

Role Responsibilities

• Manage labor and delivery care for patients
• Administer medications and monitor patients’ vital signs
• Assist in performing vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections
• Provide care during postpartum period
• Utilize appropriate medical equipment and technology

Qualifications

• Required Skills:
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Labor management skills
• Preferred Skills:
  • Able to circulate in Labor and Delivery Operating Room
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Intermittent Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Best Personality Fit: Positive, compassionate, and flexible

Work Environment

Typical staffing includes 1 charge nurse and 3-4 RNs on day and night shifts. The unit operates on a rotating weekend schedule.

Dress Code

Royal blue scrubs are required.