Labor and Delivery Plus Experienced Nurse Program

Job Description

Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Las Palmas Medical Center we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center, 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery opening and continue to learn

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

The RN staff nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures of Las Palmas Medical Center and the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. In collaboration with the patient, the patient’s family and other members of the health care team, the clinical RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and coordinates treatment plans and the plan of care. 

What qualifications you will need:

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Texas or Compact State Nursing License – RN required
• BCLS Certification
• NRP Certification (Chapters 1-9) within 3 months of hire or immediately with Newborn, Labor and Delivery/Antepartum experience
• ACLS Certification within 6 months of hire or immediately if required at previous employer
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring through AWHONN within 6 months from finish of floor orientation.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Graduate from an Accredited Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree of Nursing Program
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work within a team to ensure quality care
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills and ability to prioritize needs continuously.
• Ability to lead a team and function as a team member.
• Excellent customer service skills, follow AIDET philosophy.
• Computer literate in charting and order entry.
• Introductory Fetal Monitoring course completed within 30 days from start of floor orientation.
• 20 hours or Breastfeeding Education, 5 hours will be under direct observation of the Lactation Consultant within 6 months of hire. Annual competency check-off to follow after 20 education hours are completed.

 PREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Nursing Program preferred.
• Perinatal and neonatal healthcare experience preferred.
• S.T.A.B.L.E. course certification within 6 months of hire preferred.
• Lactation Educator or Consultant preferred.
• AWHONN member

HCA Healthcare is dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues. We are currently seeking ambitious RNs that are looking to advance their skill set and join our Labor and Delivery Care Unit. Unlock your potential with HCA’s RN Plus Program for Labor and Delivery.

The RN Plus Labor and Delivery Unit Transition Program provides a comprehensive blended program that bridges the nursing practice gap for experienced RNs transitioning into the L&D specialty.

Program Start Date: October 7th, 2024

Program Overview:

• Interactive classroom discussions, case studies, hands‐on skills training, and simulations with experienced RN instructors
• Unit‐based clinical preceptorship

Attendance is imperative and all days are required to remain in the program. No days can be missed during the first few weeks on training.

Interactive classroom lectures/discussions

• Curriculum-based on evidence-based practice, National Standards and HCA Healthcare Clinical Standards of Excellence
• Basic Dysrhythmia
• ARC Basic Life Support / ARC Advanced Life Support
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification
• Labor and Delivery Medication Management
• AIDET, SBAR, Patient Experience, Fall Prevention and more

AWONNN Perinatal Orientation Education Program (POEP) Core Curriculum

Hands-on Labor and Delivery RN Skills Training, that includes but not limited to:

• IV and Phlebotomy
• APGAR/Bishop Score
• Indwelling Catheter, NG and PEG Tube
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring
• Blood Administration
• IV and Epidural Pump Management
• Obstetrics High Risk Medication

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region’s only kidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

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.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities 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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