Registered Nurse- Labor & Delivery

About the role

We 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. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maternal Monitoring: Check blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and monitor for signs of complications like preeclampsia or infection
• Labor Support: Assist with positioning the patient, guiding breathing techniques, and offering comfort measures like massage, cold packs, birthing balls, or hydrotherapy
• IV Therapy: Starting and maintaining IVs for hydration, medication administration, or anesthesia
• Patient Advocacy: Act as advocates during labor, especially for patients who may have specific birth plans or cultural needs
• Newborn Care: Dry, warm, and assess the baby immediately after birth (Apgar scoring), assist with cord clamping, and administer prophylactic medications

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
• BLS certification within 30 days and maintain current
• ACLS certification within 90 days and maintain current
• NRP certification within 90 days and maintain current
• Basic Fetal monitoring within 60 days of hire and maintain current
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 12 months
• AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certificate preferred
• STABLE preferred
• Experience in Labor & Delivery (L&D) required

Shift

Days

Location

Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission TX

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K