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L&D Nurse
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Lufkin, TX, 75904
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 28.5-43.46 HOUR
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Triage walk-ins to determine if a patient is in labor, water is broken, false alarm, etc
- Support pregnant patients in labor including induction, epidural assistance (if needed), general pain management and fetal monitoring
- Assist and circulate in the operating room for cesarean sections, tubal ligation, cerclage and emergency procedures
- Educate patients on various interventions or procedures - medications (name and purpose), exams, and labor stages
- Assess newborn and provide care.
- Communicate with the care management team, including anesthesiologist, physician or midwife, lactation nurse, charge nurse, postpartum unit, patient and family
Minimum Qualifications
- One (1) Year Of Experience in Labor and Delivery
- Associate's Degree in Nursing
- LICENSURE Active Texas RN License, license in good standing with the The Texas State Board of Nursing
- CERTIFICATIONS Basic Life Support (BLS AHA)and NRP
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Where You'll Work$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS for FULL TIME positions for RN candidates with over 1 year of experience. This is paid out in one lump sum in the paycheck after you’ve been employed by us for 30 days (contingent on meeting the requirements.)
As our Labor & Delivery Nurse at Memorial- Lufkin now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, you’ll guide patients through the labor and childbirth process, focusing on the safety of the mother and baby, with kindness and compassion.
As a nurse in this department, you will have varying roles and responsibilities. You may work in Obstetrics - triaging patients or perform screening exams on walk-ins or you may guide patients through a routine induction and delivery. You’re busy monitoring the mother’s dilation progress while also keeping close watch on the baby’s fetal heart rate. You'll be coaching mom as the baby is delivered and providing updates and support to the patient’s partner and loved ones.
To thrive in this role, you’ll need to appreciate that routine is never routine. We have some wonderful days in this department and get to be with people through huge milestones in their lives. We also have some hard days and are with people as they grieve. You must be sensitive and understanding to different circumstances. Above all else, you must remain calm in an emergency. A patient’s status can change quickly and it’s never good for the patient or family to see the nurse in a panic. You’re calm. You’re in control. You’re handling the situation.
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Frequently asked questions
In Lufkin, an L&D Nurse often balances triaging walk-ins with monitoring labor progress and assisting in cesarean sections. The day includes fetal heart rate checks, patient education, and collaborating with anesthesiologists and midwives, making flexibility and calmness essential in this dynamic maternity care environment.
Beyond an active Texas RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications are critical. These credentials ensure readiness for emergencies during labor and delivery, aligning with state standards and improving patient safety in hospitals like Catholic Health Initiatives.
Many underestimate the emotional resilience required. The role isn’t just clinical tasks; it demands empathy for diverse birth experiences and the ability to stay composed during emergencies. Understanding this mental aspect is key to thriving in labor and delivery nursing.
L&D Nurses in Lufkin typically earn between $58,000 and $72,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. Catholic Health Initiatives offers competitive compensation, including a $20,000 sign-on bonus for experienced RN candidates, reflecting strong local demand.
CHI emphasizes continuous learning through hands-on experience in various labor and delivery procedures, mentorship programs, and pathways to advanced certifications. Nurses gain exposure to complex cases, fostering skills that can lead to leadership roles or specialized clinical careers.
At CHI, nurses experience a patient-centered culture focused on compassionate care during pivotal life moments. The workplace values teamwork among multidisciplinary teams and offers stability with full-time benefits, including sign-on bonuses, in a community-oriented hospital setting.
Lufkin's healthcare sector shows steady growth in maternity services, increasing demand for skilled L&D Nurses. While competition exists, candidates with Texas RN licensure and BLS/NRP certifications find favorable opportunities, especially at leading providers like Catholic Health Initiatives.
Lufkin’s moderate traffic and accessible roadways make commuting manageable for nurses. Most L&D Nurses prefer personal vehicles due to limited public transit, but the city’s size keeps travel times reasonable, supporting work-life balance for those employed at facilities like CHI.
New grads often hold foundational nursing degrees and basic certifications, whereas seasoned RNs bring hands-on labor and delivery experience, advanced fetal monitoring skills, and emergency response proficiency. Both roles require emotional resilience but differ in clinical confidence and autonomy.
During cesarean sections, L&D Nurses focus on operating room support, sterile technique, and coordinating with surgical teams. For natural births, emphasis lies on labor coaching, pain management, and fetal monitoring. Both demand vigilance but vary in procedural involvement and patient interaction intensity.