Perinatal RN - Labor & Delivery Specialist

CHRISTUS Health; Landa Park Estates (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health in Texas seeks an experienced nurse to practice independently in a perinatal setting, providing routine and complex care. You will develop long-range goals, delegate to care team members, and manage contingencies in a dynamic clinical environment.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluation; patient education; and documentation of care. BLS, RN license, and neonatal certifications are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1 year experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocol; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or caregivers.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient education

Clinical nursing

Delegation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Christus Health in Texas seeks an experienced nurse to practice independently in a perinatal setting, providing routine and complex care. You will develop long-range goals, delegate to care team members, and manage contingencies in a dynamic clinical environment.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluation; patient education; and documentation of care. BLS, RN license, and neonatal certifications are required or preferred.