Nurses will conduct thorough assessments of expectant mothers, monitor their health, and provide continuous support by tracking contractions, fetal heart rate, and maternal vital signs. Responsibilities also include assisting the physician during delivery and caring for mothers and newborns in the immediate postpartum period, including education.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Nursing (RN) from an accredited school and have a minimum of two years of experience in Labor & Delivery Nursing. Required certifications include NRP, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and S.T.A.B.L.E Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Training, along with a current Colorado or Compact State RN license.
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Labor Delivery and Recovery Nurse
Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality care to expectant mothers during the labor and delivery process. This position includes a full range of patient support to include everything from childbirth and lactation education to monitoring vital signs, assisting with medical procedures and offering emotional support. We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!
Where you’ll live
Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life.
Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.
The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers.
We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community.
This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.
Benefits
Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%, there are other great perks including:
Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan
A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan, and an all-access subscription to LinkedIn Learning and Headspace.
Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office
Requirements
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
AD&D Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Dependent Care FSA
Lifestyle Spending Account
Health Care FSA
Fitness Membership Discount
LinkedIn Learning Subscription
Headspace Subscription
401a Match
Nutrition Consultations
To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have
Education: Bachelors or Associates Degree in Nursing (RN) from an accredited school. NRP, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and S.T.A.B.L.E Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Training at a minimum.
Experience: Have at least 2 years of experience in Labor & Delivery Nursing.
Licenses/Certification: Current Colorado State license or Compact license. Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC – OB) preferred.
Responsibilities
We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services. As part of the team in the Family Birth Center you will:
Conduct thorough assessments of expectant mothers, monitor their health and identify any potential risks or complications.
Provide continuous support by monitoring contractions, fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs.
Assist the physician during the delivery process to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
Care for mothers and newborns during the immediate postpartum period. Educating and assisting with concerns and/or complications.
Shift - 12 hour shifts
Compensation
$33.00 - $45.04/hour DOE (evening, night and weekend shift differential pay) In addition to the base salary, Nurses have the opportunity to increase their compensation through participation in our Clinical Ladder Program. This program recognizes and rewards engagement in organizational initiatives, professional development, leadership activities, and contributions to quality and patient safety efforts. Advancement on the Clinical Ladder is an opportunity to grow both professionally and financially.
There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: Eligibility
Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.
Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.
Life and AD&D insurance
All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
Short-term and long-term disability
All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
