Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Denver, CO

Unit: Labor & Delivery

Number of Beds: 26

Staffing: 52 staff members, including a mix of charge nurses, RNs, and support staff

General Information

The Labor and Delivery unit is equipped to handle a variety of patient needs, including laboring, antepartum, and emergency department obstetric patients. The unit employs advanced equipment, including Alaris pumps, and utilizes Meditech and a specialized CPN charting system for efficient documentation and patient care.

Patient Care and Ratios

• Patient Ratios: 1:4 for antepartum patients; 1:1 or 1:2 for laboring patients (estimates, not guaranteed)
• Typical procedures include managing laboring patients, antepartum care, cesarean sections, and cerclages.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• A minimum of 1 year of current Labor & Delivery RN experience
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN or Intermediate Fetal Monitoring (FM) certification

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in mom-baby or couplet care
• Experience with antepartum or high-risk L&D patients

Best Personality Fit

Ideal candidates will be flexible and able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

This unit provides opportunities to work with a highly experienced staff and access to advanced equipment and technologies. Flexible scheduling options may be available.