RN-Labor & Delivery PRN/Days

Palestine Regional Medical Center; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in Labor & Delivery. The RN will monitor fetal and maternal well-being, assist with labor and delivery, and educate families on postpartum and newborn care.

Responsibilities include administering medications, neonatal resuscitation when needed, documentation in EMR, and collaboration with obstetricians and the healthcare team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN license required in state; BLS and NRP strongly preferred/required within policy timelines.
• ADN is required; BSN preferred for consideration.
• Minimum six months RN experience in labor and delivery or postpartum.
• Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) preferred.
• ACLS required within facility policy timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for labor, delivery, and postpartum patients.
• Monitor maternal/fetal status, vital signs and fetal heart tones.
• Administer medications and manage potential adverse reactions.
• Assist with labor, delivery and cesarean sections as needed.
• Educate families on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
• Perform newborn resuscitation and stabilization when required.
• Document care and maintain accurate EMR records.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, neonatologists, and team members.
• Uphold infection control and safety standards; participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Obstetric care

Fetal monitoring

Neonatal resuscitation

Communication

EMR proficiency

Stamina

Education

ADN degree

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

Join Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital that has recently earned the prestigious Leapfrog “A” Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent-company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional provides a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Palestine Regional is an integral part of the local community, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a real impact close to home.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery provides comprehensive nursing care to patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages. The RN is responsible for monitoring fetal and maternal well-being, administering medications, assisting with deliveries, and educating patients and families. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes and quality care in a high-acuity setting.

Essential Functions

• Provides comprehensive nursing care to laboring patients, including monitoring vital signs and fetal heart tones
• Assists with labor, delivery, and postpartum care, including Cesarean sections and emergency interventions
• Administers medications and monitors for side effects and adverse reactions
• Educates patients and families on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care
• Assists with newborn resuscitation and stabilization as required
• Collaborates with obstetricians, neonatologists, and other members of the healthcare team
• Documents patient care, assessments, and interventions accurately and in a timely manner
• Provides emotional support and advocacy for patients and their families
• Ensures a clean, safe, and organized work environment, adhering to infection control protocols
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and staff training programs

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong clinical skills in obstetric and neonatal care
• Proficient in fetal monitoring and neonatal resuscitation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in high-stress, emergency situations
• Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire or within timeframe specified by facility policy
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within timeframe specified by facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within timeframe specified by facility policy
• Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring required within timeframe specified by facility policy
• Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) preferred

Experience

• Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse in labor and delivery or postpartum care preferred