Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Prime Healthcare Services; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Bereavement leave and FMLA

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services is hiring a Labor and Delivery RN for the Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX. The position offers day shifts, full-time hours, and a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

You’ll monitor mothers and newborns, support labor, manage IV therapy, and advocate for patient safety while coordinating with the obstetric team. A BSN and current RN license are preferred with required certifications.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BSN degree preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, NRP certifications with current status.
• Basic Fetal Monitoring within 60 days of hire.
• AWHONN Intermediate/Advanced Fetal Monitoring where applicable.
• STABLE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maternal monitoring of vital signs and pregnancy-related conditions.
• Labor support during labor and delivery; provide comfort measures.
• Manage IV therapy and hydration, medication administration.
• Advocate for patient must respect birth plans and cultural needs.
• Perform newborn assessment and prophylactic medications as indicated.
• Coordinate with healthcare team during antepartum and postpartum periods.

Education

RN License

BSN preferred

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP certification

Basic Fetal Monitoring

AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring

AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring (preferred)

STABLE (preferred)

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: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

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

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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.

2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred

3. BLS certification within 30 days and maintain current

4. ACLS certification within 90 days and maintain current

5. NRP certification within 90 days and maintain current

6. Basic Fetal monitoring within 60 days of hire and maintain current

7. AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 12 months

8. AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certificate preferred

9. STABLE preferred

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

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