Charge Nurse Labor and Delivery RN

Department: Labor and Delivery • Full Time • 12-hour shifts • Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX

About the role

A Registered Nurse who is essential in maintaining a safe, efficient, and effective environment, ensuring that both patients and nursing teams are supported throughout the labor and delivery process.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the Department Director for the quality of nursing staff and delivery of patient care during the assigned shift; assists the Director in daily unit/department operations.
• Provides direct communication with the Director and/or House Supervisor regarding unanticipated patient-care events and risk-management activities.
• Utilizes nursing personnel effectively: scheduling, staffing, assignments, direction, supervision, and evaluation of staff and/or staff education.
• Assists with performance evaluations, progressive discipline, and other HR-related activities as needed.
• Assesses supplies and equipment availability, ensures proper use and functionality, and maintains par levels.
• Collaborates with other department managers/supervisors to coordinate services, enhance patient flow, and streamline admission/discharge/transfer processes.
• Assesses patient-care delivery and quality of care/documentation on a consistent basis; directs staff to adjust the plan of care to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Notifies the Department Director, House Supervisor, and/or Medical Staff as appropriate using the chain of command.
• Interviews patients/families on admission and during rounds to enhance patient experience, provide unit orientation, and increase awareness of available services.
• May perform direct patient care within scope of practice and clinical competency to ensure patient safety and appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios; documents temporary relief from Charge Nurse duties during such times.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• NRP certification within 90 days of hire and maintain current.
• Basic Fetal Monitoring certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a specialty setting.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Specialty certification within 2 years preferred.

Benefits

• 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.

Bonus

Sign-on bonus of $20,000 available for qualified candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply; details discussed during the interview process.