Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse Ardent Health Harker Heights, TX Job Details Full-time $1,800 - $1,900 a week 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Labor & delivery Medication administration HIPAA Epic Infant care Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to join our dynamic maternity care team. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional nursing care to women during labor, delivery, and postpartum phases, ensuring the safety and comfort of both mother and newborn. Your expertise will support positive birth experiences while adhering to the highest standards of patient safety, clinical excellence, and compassionate care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment committed to delivering outstanding maternal health services. Duties Monitor and assess maternal vital signs, fetal heart rates, and overall labor progress using advanced EMR/EHR systems such as Cerner and Epic. Assist with labor management, including administering medications like Pitocin or analgesics, and performing procedures such as IV insertions, suturing, and catheter care with aseptic technique. Support neonatal resuscitation procedures and neonatal assessments in accordance with neonatal resuscitation protocols. Coordinate with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for laboring patients. Educate patients on childbirth options, pain management techniques including epidural or Botulinum toxin treatment for specific conditions, and postpartum care instructions. Document all patient interactions accurately in electronic health records (EHR systems) like Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Respond promptly to obstetric emergencies such as fetal distress or postpartum hemorrhage by applying critical care principles and trauma medicine protocols. Skills Proven experience working in labor & delivery units within a Level I or Level II trauma center environment. Strong knowledge of obstetric physiology, neonatal resuscitation procedures, and acute pain management techniques. Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Cerner, Epic, or similar platforms; familiarity with ICD-10 coding is preferred. Ability to perform complex procedures such as suturing, catheterization (including Foley and other urinary catheters), tube feeding management, and sterile processing. Excellent patient assessment skills with the ability to handle high-pressure situations confidently during emergency response scenarios. Experience working with diverse patient populations including individuals with developmental disabilities or special needs in a hospital or outpatient setting. Knowledge of infection control practices specific to maternity wards and neonatal units; experience in infection prevention is highly valued.

Pay:

$1,800.00 - $1,900.00 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person