RN Labor and Delivery Nights

About the role

Join a Magnet®‑recognized hospital and a Level IV Maternal Care designated facility where excellence in maternal and newborn care is the standard. Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, Texas is seeking a skilled and compassionate Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse to join our high‑performing Women’s Services team.

The Labor & Delivery Unit features:

• Level IV Maternal Care Designation
• Magnet® recognized hospital
• Approximately 300 births per month
• Fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment
• Multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care for routine and high‑risk pregnancies
• Teaching hospital with residents actively engaged in patient care
• 12 Labor & Delivery rooms
• 5 Antepartum rooms
• 3 dedicated OB Operating Rooms
• 4 OB Emergency Department rooms

Position highlights:

• Provide direct patient care for laboring, and high‑risk obstetric patients
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, midwives, anesthesiology, and neonatal teams
• Manage emergency and specialty obstetric procedures with a coordinated care team
• Deliver safe, evidence‑based, patient‑centered nursing care
• Contribute to a professional practice environment focused on quality outcomes and continuous learning

Responsibilities

• As an RN, conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs.
• Create, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
• Building relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
• Creating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues.
• Help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members; empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices.
• Assess and document learning needs regularly.
• Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan.
• Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
• Use different strategies