RN Labor and Delivery Seasonal

Status: 13-week seasonal contract – PRN, Nights. Schedule: Full-time, 3×12-hour day shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM).

About the Role

Our Labor and Delivery unit is a fast-paced environment that includes high-acuity patients. The leadership team fosters an environment that supports learning, mentoring, and building every team member.

Patient Population: Level III Maternal and Neonatal Designation.

Facilities: 10 Labor and Delivery suites, 4 obstetrical emergency beds, 2 operating rooms, 2 PACU beds, 5 high-risk antepartum beds.

Responsibilities

• Using good judgment and clinical reasoning, conduct thorough assessments following practice standards.
• Identify patient and family needs, then develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans accordingly. Make adjustments as needed.
• Create safe, therapeutic environments for patients, families, and staff.
• Manage emotional and physical pain to promote recovery and prevent unnecessary suffering.
• Align with the nursing model, manage patient care, evaluate, recognize, create, and implement care plans. Monitor patient progress.
• Help patients navigate the healthcare system safely, reducing complications.

Requirements

• A degree from a recognized nursing program or two years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years L&D RN experience.
• A valid Registered Nurse license.
• Ability to obtain a Basic Life Support certification within the first 30 days of employment.

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of standards and procedures in nursing and patient care.
• Effective communication skills to articulate thoughts clearly and interact with diverse groups of people.
• Proficient problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills to provide quality patient care.
• Flexibility and excellent communication for sharing changes in patient health conditions promptly and efficiently.

About Us

Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, we empower you to live well. Our core values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. Offerings may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.