Labor Jobs in Carrollton, TX

Position Summary & Responsibilities :

The RN – L&D - Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include :

• Assesses, plans, and evaluates patient care needs including obtaining patient history and assessing for labor risk factors
• Carries out physician orders
• Cares for patients requiring fetal assessment / fetal monitoring
• Manages the patient's pain including epidural and patient-controlled analgesia administration management
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors vital signs
• Assists physician during delivery, treatment, examination, and surgical procedures
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems
• Instructs and educates patients and families
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care

Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements :

Experience

Shifts : Nights- Rotating Weekends

Benefits Include :

Salary :   $51,800 - $101,700 / YR BOE