Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery Part Time Nights

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery. The role involves supervising patient care, managing staffing, and ensuring a safe care environment. The ideal candidate will possess a current RN license and have experience in nursing. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical plans and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Current Texas Registered Nurse license required.
• One year of RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate patient care provided by staff.
• Manage staffing to meet productivity targets.
• Participate in patient care conferences.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Problem Solving

Education

BSN

Graduate of an approved nursing program

Tools

Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)

BLS

ACLS

NRP certification

Job description

Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

At UT Southwestern Medical Center, our obstetricians, certified nurse midwives, labor and delivery nurses, and maternity nurses provide the best possible birth experience for women and families. UTSW is a Level IV comprehensive care maternal facility and a Level III Neonatal facility. We offer advanced training and years of experience, providing compassionate care for mothers, babies, and their families throughout labor and delivery. We handle over 2000 deliveries per year, with 16 LDRs, 3 ORs, and 5 prep & recovery rooms.

Our staffing offers competitive nurse-to-patient ratios and has received multiple awards including the Gold PACT pin, D Magazine Excellence in Nursing, and Daisy Award. Our Labor and Delivery team is part of the Texas AIM program.

Experience and Education

• Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) Registered Nurse license
• Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program as per Texas BON 217.1
• BSN preferred
• One year of RN experience; additional experience may be required for specialty areas
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA or ARC
• NRP certification from AAP
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification

Job Duties

• Supervise and evaluate patient care provided by staff; conduct rounds and chart audits; mentor personnel
• Manage staffing to meet productivity targets; coordinate with staffing offices; adjust staffing based on census and acuity
• Model proactive problem solving; advocate for patients and staff; ensure safe care environment
• Provide coverage during staffing shortages; coach and evaluate staff; promote professional growth
• Report events via RL Solutions; investigate incidents; notify management of high-risk situations
• Participate in patient care conferences; work to improve patient satisfaction and discharge processes
• Maintain records of performance; conduct evaluations and orientation
• Coordinate scheduling; monitor attendance and overtime; manage inventory of supplies and equipment
• Assist with meetings, projects, and quality improvement activities; participate in hospital work groups
• Perform other duties as assigned

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code *51.215, which allows UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern is committed to providing an equal opportunity environment and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, or veteran status.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including PPO medical plan, paid time off, retirement options, tuition reimbursement, and more