Labor and Delivery RN
Salida, CO
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum (LDRP) & Level 1 Nursery

Job Summary

Join a dedicated health care team in beautiful Salida, CO. We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide essential care in our Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) and Level 1 Nursery unit during night shifts.

Shift Information

• Schedule: Nights 1800-0600
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Weekends and holidays: Required
• Overtime: Optional after 40 hours

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a relevant nursing position
• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program
• Licensure: Current, active Registered Nurse license in the State of Colorado
• Certifications:
  • BLS & NRP Required
  • PALS Preferred

Role Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse in the Family Birthing Center is responsible for assessing and evaluating the health status of laboring patients and neonates, and engaging in collaborative care planning. Key duties include:

• Providing direct patient care and monitoring responses during labor, delivery, and postpartum phases
• Promoting wellness and education for mothers during pregnancy and postpartum
• Documenting all care and education in patient medical records
• Communicating patient conditions to physicians and nursing supervisors
• Assisting in maintaining skills and learning new procedures with FBC staff
• Collaborating with nursery nurses in the care of mother-baby couplets
• Assisting physicians with medical procedures as required
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment within the unit

Physical Requirements

Physically, this position requires the ability to:

• Use hands for manual tasks and communication
• Stand, reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch frequently
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Have close vision for detail-oriented tasks and adjust focus between different distances

Additional Information

Weekend and holiday coverage is required. The role may involve floating to other units as needed, including Med Surg, telemetry, and emergency departments for support in patient care.