Registered Nurse Labor And Delivery

Overview

• Provide professional nursing care in labor and delivery settings, ensuring adherence to established standards and protocols.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care effectively.
• Collaborate with medical staff to support and enhance treatment plans for patients.
• Educate patients and families regarding care plans, disease management, and health promotion.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
• Work night shifts in a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment.
• Contribute to a culture of excellence, professional development, and teamwork.
• Engage in ongoing education and training opportunities to advance nursing skills.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Monitor and assess patients during labor and delivery, providing timely interventions as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, documenting care and progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Provide emotional and physical support to patients and families during childbirth.
• Participate in fetal monitoring and neonatal resuscitation as required.
• Ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards in all procedures.
• Support and mentor junior nursing staff and students in clinical practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Colorado.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in perinatal nursing; 2 years preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems, preferably EPIC.
• Strong understanding of fetal heart monitoring and neonatal care practices.
• Bilingual in Spanish is advantageous but not required.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous professional development.