RN Labor and Delivery

vTech Solution; Plainview (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

vTech Solution is seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery in a rural Texas hospital. The role involves caring for laboring patients, OB triage, and some outpatient cases as an independent practitioner with support from a charge nurse or on-call team when needed.

The position requires a valid RN license in the state, a minimum of two years nursing experience (L&D preferred), and BLS certification. Weekend shifts are required; no on-call shifts are approved.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably with Labor and Delivery or related specialties.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to laboring patients, OB triage, and outpatient populations.
• Manage labor patients independently, with backup support available as needed.
• Assist with postpartum and nursery care when patient volume and staffing require.
• Collaborate with charge nurses and on-call team members for patient support.
• Maintain compliance with AWHONN guidelines whenever possible.
• Document patient assessments, treatments, and care plans accurately.
• Ensure patient safety and quality care in a rural hospital environment.

Skills

RN license

2+ years experience

Clinical assessment

Communication

Independence

BLS

Job description

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery (L&D) provides skilled nursing care to laboring patients, OB triage, and outpatient cases in a rural hospital setting. This role requires independent work with occasional support from charge nurses or on-call team members. The nurse may assist with postpartum and nursery care as needed and ensures adherence to patient care standards while managing variable patient ratios.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to laboring patients, OB triage, and outpatient populations.
• Manage labor patients independently, with backup support available as needed.
• Assist with postpartum and nursery care when patient volume and staffing require.
• Collaborate with charge nurses and on-call team members for patient support.
• Maintain compliance with AWHONN guidelines whenever possible.
• Support patient care in other units such as Medical-Surgical or Emergency Department if requested.
• Document patient assessments, treatments, and care plans accurately.
• Ensure patient safety and quality care in a rural hospital environment.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably with Labor and Delivery or related specialties.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a rural healthcare setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with postpartum and nursery care.
• Familiarity with AWHONN guidelines and protocols.
• Experience working in rural or small hospital environments.

Special Considerations:

• Position requires independent functioning as the sole L&D nurse on shift.
• Support available from charge nurse or on-call team members.
• Must manage multiple patient care areas including labor, triage, and outpatient.
• Floating to other units is not required but may assist postpartum and nursery care.
• No on-call or 48-hour shifts approved.
• Weekend work required: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule.

Scheduling:

• 6 weekend shifts every 6 weeks.
• No block scheduling.
• Shift assignments based on patient volume and staffing needs.