Registered Nurse - L&D

Proforma Health; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide independent, comprehensive obstetric care in a high-acuity setting, including labor, antepartum, and emergency departments.

The role involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, addressing emotional and cultural needs, administering medications, documenting, and educating patients and families. Strong collaboration and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the state with current BLS, NRP, and ACLS certifications.
• Prefer BSN and obstetric nursing experience in high-acuity settings.
• Ability to attend orientation and work independently in fast-paced obstetric care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver obstetric nursing care across labor, antepartum, and emergency departments.
• Administer medications, monitor responses, and document care.
• Educate patients and families and collaborate with care team.
• Assist in emergency procedures, including time-sensitive C-sections when needed.

Skills

RN license

BLS

NRP

ACLS

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

1 year obstetric nursing experience

Tools

AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring

NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring

Job description

Role Overview

The Registered Nurse provides independent, comprehensive care in a high-acuity obstetric setting, including labor, antepartum, and emergency departments. They assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, addressing emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families. The nurse administers medications, monitors treatment effects, documents care, and educates patients and caregivers. Collaboration and delegation to care team members are essential to manage clinical situations effectively.

Role Overview

The Registered Nurse provides independent, comprehensive care in a high-acuity obstetric setting, including labor, antepartum, and emergency departments. They assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, addressing emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families. The nurse administers medications, monitors treatment effects, documents care, and educates patients and caregivers. Collaboration and delegation to care team members are essential to manage clinical situations effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver routine and complex obstetric nursing care following professional standards.
• Assess patient conditions, administer treatments, and monitor responses.
• Document patient histories, symptoms, and interventions accurately.
• Provide education tailored to patient and family needs.
• Assist in emergency procedures, including emergency C-sections initiated within 30 minutes of decision.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year related obstetric nursing experience preferred.
• Current RN license, BLS, NRP, and ACLS certifications required.
• Specialized certifications such as AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring or NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring are preferred.
• Ability to attend orientation, complete competencies, and work independently in a fast-paced obstetric environment.