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RN Labor and Delivery New to Specialty

St. David's North Austin Medical Center, Cedar Park, TX, United States


Overview
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Job Summary and Qualifications
At HCA Healthcare, we are deeply committed to the growth and development of our colleagues. We offer our New to Specialty Labor & Delivery Program, designed specifically for Registered Nurses transitioning into Labor and Delivery who are ready to take the next step in their careers. This structured, supportive program delivers the education, hands-on experience, and mentorship needed to confidently transition into the L&D specialty and build a strong foundation for long-term success.

Program Highlights

Designed for RNs with 1+ year of acute care nursing experience

Multiple cohorts offered throughout the year

Bridges the practice gap for experienced RNs transitioning into Labor & Delivery

Comprehensive blend of: Interactive classroom learning, Hands-on skills training, Simulation-based education, Dedicated preceptorship with experienced L&D nurses

This program is an ideal opportunity for RNs seeking to expand their career path, gain specialized expertise, and transition into a rewarding and impactful Labor & Delivery role.

Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Labor and Delivery (L&D) unit, you will coordinate and provide patient care for all assigned patients. You will conduct initial and ongoing assessment of the patient and family, develop an individualized patient care plan, provide family-centered patient teaching, identify and correct variances from the patient care plan, and facilitate discharge planning and teaching.

You will complete an admission interview upon patient arrival and document the patient assessment

You will identify changes in the patient’s condition and report changes to the physician or charge nurse

You will assess and document patient educational needs and instructions given upon admission and throughout hospitalization

You will provide psychological and social support to the patient and family

You will facilitate interdisciplinary discharge planning

You will accurately administer and legibly document medications

You will keep the physician and/or Clinical Nurse Coordinator aware of significant information or changes related to the patient and family

You will continuously evaluate the plan of care to determine need for modifications

You will provide individualized nursing interventions based on the plan of care, and document patient responses to interventions

Job Requirements

Experience

1 year of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License, Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required per St. David’s Healthcare policy

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required per St. David’s Healthcare policy

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required per St. David’s Healthcare policy

Registered Nurse, Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics (RNC-OB) – preferred

Benefits

St. David's North Austin Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports health, life, career and retirement. Plans and programs include comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools

Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

Fertility and family building benefits, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare and is a full-service medical center with multiple locations and services as described.

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Labor and Delivery New To Specialty opening. Apply today, and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

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