Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
dallas regional medical centerMesquite, TX
Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
dallas regional medical centerMesquite, TXMid L4
General Medical and Surgical HospitalsSpecialty HospitalsNursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
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Overview:
Deaprtment: Labor/Delivery
Shift's Available: Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours:
12-hour shifts - 7:00 am to 7:00 pmLocation: Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TXWe are seeking a Labor and Delivery RN, also referred to as a Labor & Delivery Nurse (L&D RN) or Delivery Room RN. A Labor and Delivery RN provides comprehensive care to mothers and newborns before, during, and immediately after childbirth, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting with deliveries. They also perform clinical tasks, ensure patient safety, educate families, and coordinate closely with the healthcare team to respond to both routine and emergency situations.
Responsibilities:
** To move forward in this position, you have to have experience in Labor & Delivery (L&D).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- (includes, but not limited to):Maternal Monitoring: They check blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and monitor for signs of complications like preeclampsia or infection
- Labor Support: They assist with positioning the patient, guiding breathing techniques, and offering comfort measures like massage, cold packs, birthing balls, or hydrotherapyIV Therapy: Starting and maintaining IVs for hydration, medication administration, or anesthesia
- Patient Advocacy: Nurses act as advocates during labor, especially for patients who may have specific birth plans or cultural needs
- Newborn Care: They dry, warm, and assess the baby immediately after birth (Apgar scoring), assist with cord clamping, and administer prophylactic medications
- Utilize the chain of command when necessary to ensure patient well-being and appropriateness of care to newborns and mothers during the antepartum and postpartum periods
- Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
- Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/QualificationsBefore we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- Current and valid state RN LicenseBLS certification within 30 days and maintain currentACLS certification within 90 days and maintain currentNRP certification within 90 days and maintain current
- Basic Fetal monitoring within 60 days of hire and maintain currentAWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 12 months
- Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferredAWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certificate preferredSTABLE preferred#LI-JJ3Employment StatusFull TimeShiftDaysEqual Employment Opportunity
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Level
Mid L4
Location
Mesquite, TX
Occupation
Registered Nurses
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Posted
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