RN, Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery - PRN

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

DescriptionSummary: Provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients. Prepares equipment and assists physician during examinations and treatments. Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors patient vital signs. Observes and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress. The CHRISTUS Spohn South Labor and Delivery, Antepartum and Obstetrical Emergency Departments are all staffed by one group of associates that are crossed trained in all three areas.Registered Nurses, OB Surgical Technicians, Certified Nurse Aides and Unit Secretaries make up our wonderful team of associates.In addition we have 24-hour CRNA coverage for maternity anesthesia and our OBED is staffed with in-house OB Hospitalist to accept transfers, care for patients and handle emergencies 24 hours a day.We average about 220 deliveries per month.We are capable of providing care for our patients in need of Non-stress test, Amniocentesis, Induction of Labor, Management of Postpartum complications such as hemorrhage or elevated blood pressure, and have the capability to begin an emergency section within 30 minutes of decision time and recognized as a Texas Ten Step for Breastfeeding.Our department is a happy environment for the patient and family, and our team provides an exceptional patient experience. If you are looking to join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages professional development, we want you to become a part of the CHRISTUS Spohn family! **This position qualifies for Relocation Assistance as well as a SIGN-ON BONUS based on experience.** https://youtu.be/yl4GeJf4PoU Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing careOne-year experience in nursing preferred.Will accept new graduate.Current Texas State RN LicenseCPR (American Heart Association)ACLS required within six months of hire or transferNRP required within 90 days of hire or transfer dateAWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring Certification required; Experienced RNs have 6 months from hire/transfer date to obtain certification.New grads and transfers new to Labor & Delivery will have one year from hire/transfer date to obtain certification. Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

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