Labor & Delivery is a Level III, 10 newly renovated LDR rooms with family waiting areas. The surgical area consists of three rooms equipped for caesarean sections, vaginal deliveries, bilateral tubal ligations, D&Cs and other obstetrical and gynecological procedures. CHRISTUS Good Shepherd strives to provide the highest quality care in Northeast Texas. The goal of the Labor & Delivery unit is to provide family-centered comprehensive care to the childbearing patients as well as other gynecological patients. Perinatal services are provided in a modern surrounding which is equipped with progressive state-of-the-art technology delivered by a highly-skilled and caring nursing staff.

• Certification/Licensure
  • Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse License with the ability to practice in Texas
    BLS, ACLS, NRP and Fetal Heart Monitoring
• Education
  • Graduate of a School of Nursing
• Experience
  One year of acute care experience preferably in Labor and Delivery
• Specialized Training
• Other Skills/Competencies
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others. Ability to comply with all Good Shepherd policies and procedures that are job-related and consistent with business necessity. Ability to effectively communicate with patients and provide competent care as appropriate to the ages of patients served by this position.
• Computer Skills
  • Computer literacy is desired.