
Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery in Dallas, TX
Job Description
Labor And Delivery Rn
We are seeking a Labor And Delivery RN, also referred to as a Labor & Delivery Nurse (L&D RN) or Delivery Room RN. A Labor and Delivery RN provides comprehensive care to mothers and newborns before, during, and immediately after childbirth, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting with deliveries. They also perform clinical tasks, ensure patient safety, educate families, and coordinate closely with the healthcare team to respond to both routine and emergency situations.
Bonus Options: up to $20,000
Shifts Available: Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 12-hour shifts 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits
Responsibilities
To move forward in this position, you have to have some experience in Labor & Delivery (L&D).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
• Maternal Monitoring: They check blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and monitor for signs of complications like preeclampsia or infection
• Labor Support: They assist with positioning the patient, guiding breathing techniques, and offering comfort measures like massage, cold packs, birthing balls, or hydrotherapy
• IV Therapy: Starting and maintaining IVs for hydration, medication administration, or anesthesia
• Patient Advocacy: Nurses act as advocates during labor, especially for patients who may have specific birth plans or cultural needs
• Newborn Care: They dry, warm, and assess the baby immediately after birth (Apgar scoring), assist with cord clamping, and administer prophylactic medications
• Utilize the chain of command: when necessary to ensure patient well-being and appropriateness of care to newborns and mothers during the antepartum and postpartum periods
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
• Current and valid state RN License
• BLS certification within 30 days and maintain current
• ACLS certification within 90 days and maintain current
• NRP certification within 90 days and maintain current
• Basic Fetal monitoring within 60 days of hire and maintain current
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate within 12 months
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
• AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certificate preferred
• STABLE preferred
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Labor & Delivery
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
Hospital
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About Prime Healthcare Services
Prime Healthcare Services is a leading healthcare service provider operating 44 hospitals in 14 states. Committed to quality and compassionate care, Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation aim to save hospitals, jobs, and lives. With nearly 45,000 employees and affiliated physicians, Prime Healthcare focuses on delivering the highest quality healthcare to communities while operating as a for-profit health system. Their hospitals serve unique community needs while benefiting from Prime Healthcare's strength and support.



