Registered Nurse - L&D - PRN

Job SummaryUnder general supervision, performs a wide variety of professional level of nursing duties for patients served in the clinical areas noted below.Responsibilities Physical Requirements The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities. The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50) Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations. May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease. May have to handle emergency situations. May be subject to irregular hours. May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns. May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents. Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting. Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously): Sitting-Occasionally Walking-Continuously Standing- Continuously Bending-Frequently Squatting - Frequently Climbing- Frequently Kneeling- Frequently Twisting- Frequently Visual and Hearing Requirements Must be able to see with corrective eye wear. Must be able to hear clearly with assistanceWorking Conditions Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment; regular exposure to contagious illnesses; occasional periods of high stress; occasional exposure to hazards such as needle sticks, electrical equipment, and other medical devices.Qualifications Education Required High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Completion of an accredited program of nursing Associate's degree in nursing Preferred Bachelor's degree in nursing Master's degree in nursing Experience: Preferred Two (2) or more years of experience in nursingCertification/Licensure: Required All Units: Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required with ninety (90) days of start date Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Certification required within six (6) months of start date Breastfeeding Education: Texas 10 Step required within ninety (90) days of start date Basic Breastfeeding Class required within one (1) year of start date Advanced Breastfeeding Class required within one (2) year of start date Labor and Delivery (in addition to the above) Required within one (1) year of start date Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Basic Fetal Monitoring Advanced Fetal Monitoring NICU (in addition to the above) STABLE Certification required within one (1) year of start date Pediatrics (in addition to the above) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within one (1) year of start date Preferred Relevant national certification Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) Certification for relevant units