Charge L&D RN

Ruby Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruby Recruiting is seeking a professional nurse specialized in obstetrics, particularly in ante, intra, and postpartum care. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in Labor & Delivery, with essential certifications required to ensure quality patient care.

This role emphasizes collaboration with healthcare teams, advocacy for patients, and effective communication. Candidates must possess relevant education qualifications, including ADN and preferably a BSN, as well as required certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in L&D.
• Charge experience required, ADN compulsory.
• Must obtain BSN within 6 months if not already completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members for quality service.
• Evaluate and document patient responses.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Communication skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Quality Improvement participation

Education

ADN

BSN (required or enrolled within 6 months)

Tools

Current RN licensure in Texas or compact state

BCLS certification

NRP certification

ACLS certification

STABLE certification

Job description

To provide professional nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process. To collaborate with other members of the health care delivery team including physicians, to deliver quality health care.

Population served: Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population served: The obstetric ante, intra and postpartum patient, including but not limited to vaginal and cesarean section deliveries. Population will also include the neonate. GYN patients will also be included in the population served on L&D.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates knowledge and application of the nursing process.


• Participates and cooperates in department based Quality Improvement processes.


• Supports, maintains and provides an environment which is supportive of quality patient care through effective use of resources and personnel.


• Practices, develops and endorses customer service skills in relationships with internal and external customers.


• Serves as the patient and family advocate with respect to patients' right to privacy by protecting confidential information.


• Plans and implements patient care and teaching based on a total assessment and the age of the patient.


• Evaluates and documents patient response; monitors and recognizes changes in physiological and psychosocial status; takes appropriate action based on assessment of the patient.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 year experience required in L&D.


• 2 years charge experience required; ADN required.


• BSN required or enrolled within 6 months of hire.


• AWOHN Fetal heart Monitoring – Intermediate within 1 year of employment (preferred).


• RNC – OB preferred.


• Current RN licensure in Texas or compact state.


• BCLS certification required.


• NRP certification within 6 months of employment.


• STABLE certification within 9 months of employment.


• ACLS certification within 9 months of employment.


• Reads and writes Basic English with the basic skills necessary to transfer physician's orders.


• Knowledge of body substance isolation.


• Ability to listen, empathize and respond to patient, family, internal and external partners needs.


• Bilingual in English/Spanish.


• Completion of Maternal Child competency checklist.


• Completion of annual mandatory fair.


• Maternal Child Skills Fair.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.