Registered Nurse (RN) -  L&D

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) -  L&D
Location: Irving, TX 75061
Duration: 4 months+ (Temp with possible perm)

Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts (36 hours/week), 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Shift Type: NOC
Interview Type: 1 interview – virtual/phone
Specialty: Labor & Delivery (L&D)
Scrub Color: Royal Blue / Navy
Patient Ratio: 1:2
Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts in 6 weeks
On Call: N/A
 
Certification/Degree Requirements:

• RN license.
• ACLS.
• BLS.
• AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced (within 2 years).
• NRP.

 
Top Skills Required:

• Minimum 3 years of L&D experience – Required.
• Experience with Epic – Preferred.
• Ability to thrive independently – Essential.

 
JOB SUMMARY:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional who uses the Client nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery by the healthcare team.
Using the nursing process, the RN:

• Assesses the patient.
• Identifies nursing diagnoses.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan of care.
• Evaluates the patient's response.

The RN promotes safe passage for their patients by using knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients in transitioning through the healthcare encounter without preventable complications or delays.
This RN position is for hospital inpatient and outpatient departments with 24x7 staffing, including departments with on-call staffing during off-shifts.
Examples include GI Lab, Pain Management, Dialysis, Infusion Centers, and IV Services.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE:
Clinical Judgment

• Conducts accurate assessments using clinical reasoning.
• Prioritizes patient and family needs.
• Develops and evaluates care plans.

Clinical Inquiry

• Evaluates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Supports evidence-based changes and participates in quality initiatives.

Caring Practices

• Creates a compassionate, supportive, and safe care environment.
• Manages emotional and physical pain to promote healing.

Response to Diversity

• Integrates unique cultural, spiritual, and social values into care plans.

Advocacy and Moral Agency

• Protects patient confidentiality, autonomy, and dignity.
• Resolves ethical and clinical concerns.

Facilitation of Learning

• Educates patients, families, and healthcare teams throughout care continuum.

Collaboration

• Works interdependently to implement integrated care plans.
• Delegates tasks appropriately and follows up.

Systems Thinking

• Solves problems using available resources.
• Plans care with consideration of safety, efficiency, and cost.

Professionalism

• Engages in shared governance and professional development.
• Commits to continuing education and community service.

 
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards.
• Understanding of medical terminology, medications, and effects.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (certifying/accrediting bodies).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to observe and report patient condition changes.
• Competency in age-specific and patient-centered care.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, EMRs, and hospital systems.

 
Note:
The information above outlines essential job functions and requirements. It is not an exhaustive list. Management reserves the right to assign/reassign duties at any time. All employees are expected to perform job duties with a commitment to customer service, teamwork, and integrity, with or without reasonable accommodation.