Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Proforma Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health is seeking a compassionate, evidence-based Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to provide care to expectant mothers and newborns in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. You will monitor labor progress, assist with deliveries, respond to obstetric emergencies, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and quality.

The role requires strong assessment, fetal monitoring skills, calm decision-making under pressure, and excellent communication to educate

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure with Labor and Delivery capability.
• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with fetal monitoring and labor management.
• Excellent communication and teamwork to educate families.

Responsibilities

• Monitor labor progress and manage fetal monitoring.
• Assist with vaginal and/or other deliveries.
• Respond to obstetric emergencies and provide timely clinical support.
• Provide postpartum care for mothers.
• Provide newborn care, including initial assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Educate and support families throughout labor and recovery.
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain strict safety, quality, and clinical standards.

Skills

Fetal monitoring

Labor management

Clinical decision-making

Calm under pressure

Communication & education

Safety & quality care

Education

RN licensure with Labor and Delivery capability

Job description

Provide compassionate, evidence-based Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse care to expectant mothers and newborns in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Key Duties

• Monitor labor progress and manage fetal monitoring
• Assist with vaginal and/or other deliveries
• Respond to obstetric emergencies and provide timely clinical support
• Provide postpartum care for mothers
• Provide newborn care, including initial assessments and ongoing monitoring
• Educate and support families throughout labor and recovery
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team
• Maintain strict safety, quality, and clinical standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure with Labor and Delivery capability
• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Proficiency with fetal monitoring and labor management
• Ability to act calmly and effectively during high-acuity situations
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and family education skills
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, safety, and quality care