RN Labor and Delivery

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP) provides compassionate, high-quality patient- and family-centered care through comprehensive nursing processes including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role involves direct patient care across the lifespan, individualized patient education, supervision of ancillary staff, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to professional nursing standards and hospital policies.

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Deliver direct patient care promoting optimal health outcomes.
• Provide clear, culturally sensitive education to patients and families to support health literacy and transitions of care.
• Direct and supervise licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and other ancillary personnel.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• 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 as assigned to support hospital operations and patient needs.

• 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.
• Education and clinical experience providing necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for LDRP department.
• Current certifications: ACLS, NRP, Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, OPS Emergency Workshop, and STABLE (within 12 months).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to deliver compassionate, culturally competent care to patients of all ages.

• SAFER NM Technician certification.
• Experience and skill in all aspects of perinatal care, labor support, delivery, and newborn assessment.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and sterile field maintenance.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

• Frequent exposure to blood borne pathogens, body fluids, infectious diseases, and biohazardous materials.
• Work primarily in a temperature-controlled hospital setting with occasional exposure to varied sounds, odors, and emotionally challenging situations.
• Physical ability to lift, position, and transfer patients using proper body mechanics and assistive equipment.
• Ability to work effectively under stress, respond calmly to emergencies, and maintain strong problem-solving and coping skills.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and resilient in dynamic clinical situations.

• Night shift schedule in the Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP) unit.
• Shift assignments determined by hospital staffing needs with possible float to other departments.