Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Description
#### Medical City Las Colinas
#### Registered Nurse L &D
#### Full Time, Nights, Rotating Weekends
Do you have the career opportunities as a Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like
you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting
opportunity for you to join Medical City Las Colinas which is a part of the
nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Medical City Las Colinas, offers a total rewards package that supports the
health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our
commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there
are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice
councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction.
We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our
Nurses at Medical City Las Colinas!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Labor & Delivery RN coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-
centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the
department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the
relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and
other members of the care team, the Labor & Delivery RN provides
individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established
nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The Labor &
Delivery RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models
a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an
unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to
overall departmental performance.
What you will do in this role:

• Assesses patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Assesses patient environment for any safety risks and/or non-compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Assesses patient condition for signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. Reports any indications of abuse or neglect to medical provider(s), nurse leader, and/or appropriate agency.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Performs the administration of prescribed medications. Monitors patient for therapeutic response. Notifies provider and intervenes as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
• Manages a care team, providing oversight and delegation to members as appropriate.
• Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.
• Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.
• Manages the continuation of care by serving as the interface between healthcare providers and community support systems who coordinate ongoing care needs for specialized patient groups.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Cert Electronic Fetal Monitoring must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
• Registered Nurse
• Certified Electronic Fetal Monitoring must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
• Associate Degree
• 1 year L&D experience in an acute care setting _Required_

Medical City Las Colinas, built in 1997, is a 100+ bed full service, acute-
care facility. We offer a wide range of services, including dedicated women’s
services, Level II NICU, robotic surgery and emergency services. We are a
Primary Stroke Center. We are accredited by The Joint Commission, American
Heart Association and American Stroke Association. We offer a high level of
stroke treatment and care to patients in Dallas County. We offer customer
conveniences and state-of-the-art technology to exceed our patient’s
expectations. We provide a pleasing environment. We offer amenities such as:
private rooms, concierge service, wireless internet and an executive chef. We
pride ourselves on raising the standards of the hospital experience. We focus
on patient safety, comfort and wellness. Medical City Las Colinas partners
with over 400 physicians. We are a part of the Medical City network of
hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced
healthcare innovations across the network.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
> “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist,
> Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to
apply for our Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery opening. We review all
applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team.
We are interviewing apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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