Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery (LDRPN)

Christus Health; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Christus Health is seeking a Perinatal RN to provide independent nursing care in a perinatal setting. The shift is 7PM–7AM, part-time, with competency validation and ongoing education requirements.

The role requires a BSN (preferred), active RN license, and BLS. Perinatal credentials (AWHONN FHM, NRP, STABLE, ACLS) are preferred or required, with new nurses entering orientation and precepted onboarding processes.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact.
• Perinatal certifications preferred or required as listed (AWHONN FHM, STABLE, NRP, ACLS).
• Credential verification and ongoing annual competency as per policy.

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: 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 per protocol; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family/caregivers; identify issues and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred

RN License in state of employment or compact

BLS

AWHONN FHM certifications (intermediate/instructor)

NRP

ACLS

STABLE

Job description

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.

Job Requirements

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

Position Requirements

• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perinatal Services-specific competency validation.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
• Experience Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred.
• Current certification required from one of the following: AWHONN Intermediate FHM, AWHONN Intermediate FHM Instructor, AWHONN Advanced FHM Instructor, AWHONN Instructor Trainer, or NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
• Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants) certification required from one of the following courses: Participant, Lead Instructor, or Support Instructor
• Current NRP certification required
• Current ACLS certification required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Credential Grace Periods

If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.

Credential Grace Periods forExperienced Associates

Credential Grace Periods forNew Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
• No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Within 30 days of hire.
• Within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
• Within 30 days of hire.
• Within 90 days of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)
• Within 60 days of hire.
• Within 18 months of hire.
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
• Within 60 days of hire.
• Within 18 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Within 30 days of hire.
• Within 60 days of hire.
• AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)
• Within 30 days of hire.
• Within 60 days of hire.
• STABLE (Neonatal Education)
• Within 30 days of hire.
• Within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule

7PM - 7AM

Work Type

Part Time