Job Description

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP) unit provides compassionate, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role involves delivering direct care across the lifespan, supervising ancillary staff, coordinating patient education, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The RN ensures adherence to professional nursing standards and regulatory requirements while supporting optimal health outcomes in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Deliver direct patient care in labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum settings.
• Provide culturally sensitive education to patients and families to support health literacy and care transitions.
• Direct and supervise licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and ancillary personnel.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, therapists, and the broader care team.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and ongoing professional development.
• Float to other departments as needed with appropriate orientation and training.
• Perform additional duties to support hospital operations and patient needs.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Current New Mexico RN license or active Multi-State Compact (eNLC) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current certifications in ACLS, NRP, Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, and OPS Emergency Workshop.
• Knowledge and skills in perinatal care including labor support, delivery, and newborn assessment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to deliver compassionate, culturally competent care across all age groups.
• Physical ability to lift, position, and transfer patients using proper body mechanics and assistive equipment.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• SAFER NM Technician certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Experience in sterile technique and sterile field maintenance.
• Previous clinical experience in labor and delivery or related perinatal care.

Special Considerations:

• Must work in both Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units.
• 12-hour rotating night shifts with possible holiday and weekend coverage.
• Occasional labor call or overtime may be required.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and biohazardous materials.
• Work primarily in a temperature-controlled hospital setting with exposure to varied sounds, odors, and emotionally challenging situations.
• Ability to work effectively under stress and respond calmly to emergencies.

Scheduling:

• 36 hours per week guaranteed.
• 12-hour rotating night shifts.
• Shift assignments include Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units.
• Flexibility for holiday, weekend, and occasional overtime coverage.

Job Tags

Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Weekend work

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