Registered Nurse RN Labor Delivery

Corpus Christi Medical Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) Plan with matching

Job summary

Corpus Christi Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Labor and Delivery team in Corpus Christi, Texas. This role involves providing direct patient care, managing high-risk pregnancies, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, an active Texas RN license, and at least 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience. We offer a range of comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, time off, and educational support.

Qualifications

• 1 year current Labor & Delivery experience required.
• Current RN license in Texas and/or current Compact License.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, and NRP Certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within the RN Practice Act.
• Manage patient care in different labor stages.
• Educate patients and families on care plans.

Skills

Labor and Delivery management

Patient care assessment

Clinical documentation

Emergency response

Therapeutic communication

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Tools

IV equipment

External and fetal monitors

CPN system

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act. Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Plans individualized patient care utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Participate in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision statement.

When acting in charge of the role of nurse, registered nurses are responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment. Make staff assignments based on patient needs and the skill of the staff. Serve as role models and clinical resources for the staff. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow‑up with physician, staff or patient issues.

What you will do in this role:

• Demonstrates knowledge, skill and competence in the management of patients in the different stages of labor; ability to identify the normal physiologic adaptations that occur during each stage.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skill and competence in the management of patients with complications of pregnancy.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skill and competence in the management of high risk pregnancy patients.
• Clinical nursing practice reflects competency in: use of external and fetal monitors, use of Doppler, IV insertion and maintenance, vaginal examination, infant security, blood product administration, EMTALA screening, and sterile technique.
• Will accomplish and remain AWHONN certified: registered nurse with no experience-1 year after hire date / registered nurse with L&D experience -6 months after hire date.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of CPN system for documentation.
• Demonstrates competency in the management of immediate post partum patients.
• Demonstrates competency to circulate for cesarean sections in the OR.
• Provides a safe environment for patients and responds to risks and incidents according to quality assurance and risk management policies.
• Responsible for completing educational requirements and complying with policies and procedures in regard to safety guidelines established by OSHA, JCAHO and other state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to provide appropriate services and care in accordance with the unique needs inherent to patient’s age and culture.

What qualification you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing is required or must be currently enrolled.
• Current RN license in Texas and/or current Compact License.
• 1 year current L&D experience required.
• Current BCLS Certification Required.
• Current ACLS and NRP Certifications Required.
• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring course within 90 days of hire date.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.