Join a supportive, close-knit Women's & Newborns' team that provides patient-centered care across Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn Nursery. You’ll guide families through birth, recovery, and newborn care—delivering safe, evidence-based nursing in a community-based hospital. Key Responsibilities Manage laboring patients and perform fetal monitoring; circulate for C-sections.
Provide newborn care from delivery through discharge (resuscitation, stabilization, intermediate care). Recover patients after deliveries/C-sections; complete admission & daily assessments. Educate and support mothers on breastfeeding; collaborate with lactation consultants.
Administer medications per policy; maintain sterile field and handle specimens correctly. Assist anesthesia with procedures (e.g., epidurals); prep rooms and support surgical teams. Document accurately in the EHR; communicate changes promptly to providers/charge RN.
Participate in time-out and safety protocols; precept peers and promote best practices. Provide OB Department on-call coverage as needed. Qualifications Licensure/Certifications Current Texas RN license.
BLS required. ACLS within 6 months of hire. Fetal Monitoring: Basic within 6 months; Intermediate within 1 year; Advanced by year 3.
NRP within 6 months; Neonatal STABLE within 1 year. Experience One year recent L&D/Postpartum/Nursery experience preferred. Skills Excellent communication and customer service; bilingual a plus.
Strong organization, multitasking, and critical thinking. Proficiency with electronic health record documentation. Why UMH?
Collaborative team and supportive leadership. Competitive pay and excellent benefits. Education support, certifications, and growth opportunities.
Community-focused hospital with modern spaces and resources.