Charge Nurse L&D Birth Center

UCHealth•Longmont, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse L&D Birth Center is an onsite, full-time nursing position at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, Colorado. The role provides direct patient care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice, supports multidisciplinary teamwork, and contributes to safety and quality at the point of care. The position is part of the Women and Infants service area, which includes Mother/Baby, Labor and Delivery – Birth Center, Women's Care, and NICU. Nursing practice is guided by AWHONN and AACN standards and certifications, including RNC-OB, C-EFM, NRP, and CCRN. Clinical Educators support individualized specialty education and training for competency validation during clinical orientation. The position is scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period on day shift. Pay is $40.86–$63.33 per hour, dependent on relevant experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program within three years of assuming the Charge RN position.
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
ACLS and NRP certification within 3 months of hire.
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid through 60 days of hire.
All BLS renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and practice at the top of scope.
Use a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Prioritize wellness, the patient perspective, and evidence-based practice.
Model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Welcome new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, accumulated annually and paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance.
Annual market reviews of positions and base pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.