Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Prime Healthcare; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

FMLA

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Labor & Delivery RN (L&D RN) for the Dallas area at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX. The role provides comprehensive care to mothers and newborns before, during and after childbirth, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with deliveries.

The position requires L&D experience, valid RN license, and active certifications (BLS/ACLS/NRP). Night shifts, full-time hours, and a sign-on bonus are offered with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience.
• Current and valid RN license in the state.
• BLS, ACLS, NRP certifications with timelines.
• Basic fetal monitoring and AWHONN certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor maternal vital signs and detect complications.
• Provide labor support and comfort measures.
• Administer IV therapy and medications.
• Advocate for patients and coordinate with the healthcare team.
• Care for newborns, perform Apgar scoring, and administer prophylactic meds.
• Follow chain of command to ensure safety for mothers and newborns.

Education

Current and valid state RN License

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP certification

Basic Fetal monitoring

AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate

BSN degree

AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certificate

STABLE

Job description

Bonus Amount

20000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Deaprtment: Labor/Delivery

Shift’s Available: Nights

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 12-hour shifts - 7:00pm to 7:00am

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX

We are seeking aLabor and Delivery RN, also referred to as a Labor & Delivery Nurse (L&D RN) or Delivery Room RN. A Labor and Delivery RN provides comprehensive care to mothers and newborns before, during, and immediately after childbirth, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting with deliveries. They also perform clinical tasks, ensure patient safety, educate families, and coordinate closely with the healthcare team to respond to both routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

** To move forward in this position, you have to have experience in Labor & Delivery (L&D).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Maternal Monitoring: They check blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and monitor for signs of complications like preeclampsia or infection
• Labor Support: They assist with positioning the patient, guiding breathing techniques, and offering comfort measures like massage, cold packs, birthing balls, or hydrotherapy
• IV Therapy: Starting and maintaining IVs for hydration, medication administration, or anesthesia
• Patient Advocacy: Nurses act as advocates during labor, especially for patients who may have specific birth plans or cultural needs
• Newborn Care: They dry, warm, and assess the baby immediately after birth (Apgar scoring), assist with cord clamping, and administer prophylactic medications
• Utilize the chain of command when necessary to ensure patient well-being and appropriateness of care to newborns and mothers during the antepartum and postpartum periods

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at PrimeHealthcare:https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid state RN License
• BLS certification within 30 days and maintain current
• ACLS certification within 90 days and maintain current
• NRP certification within 90 days and maintain current
• Basic Fetal monitoring within 60 days of hire and maintain currentAWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 12 months

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
• AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certificate preferred
• STABLE preferred

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf