Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery at Houston Methodist is a crucial role that requires a special blend of clinical experience, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to providing exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate for this position will have a passion for delivering safe, quality, holistic care to mothers and newborns, as well as a commitment to advancing nursing standards and protocols.The successful Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, current licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing, and at least two years of labor & delivery experience. Additionally, the ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills, a collaborative work style, and the ability to remain organized and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide safe, holistic, quality care to mothers and newborns
2. Assist in the delivery of babies and provide follow-up care
3. Monitor and assess maternal and fetal vital signs and status before, during and after delivery
4. Utilize clinical expertise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
5. Document patient care services by charting in the patient’s medical record
6. Educate patients and their families on labor & delivery processes, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care
7. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care
8. Remain current on developments in labor & delivery and nursing standards and protocols
9. Communicate with physicians and other healthcare staff to provide optimal patient care
10. Ensure compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures
11. Maintain a safe and clean working environment
12. Respond to medical emergencies in a timely manner.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery in Sugar Land, TX, USA is $51,000 to $87,000 per year. The salary range for this position can vary depending on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and certifications.

Houston Methodist Hospital is the flagship quaternary care hospital of Houston Methodist academic medical center. Located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas, Houston Methodist Hospital was established in 1919 during the height of the Spanish influenza epidemic as an outreach ministry of Methodist Episcopal Church. Houston Methodist comprises eight hospitals, an academic institute, a primary care group, and more than 300 locations throughout greater Houston. The hospital has consistently ranked as "One of America's Best Hospitals" according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital has earned worldwide recognition in multiple specialties including cardiovascular surgery, cancer, epilepsy treatment and organ transplantation. Houston Methodist System changed its official name to Houston Methodist in 2013.