Charge Nurse (RN) L&D

Lifepoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Memorial Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize
your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not
just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining
our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities
healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and
dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Department/Unit Summary
Join our team in a 16-bed Women's Services Unit featuring a Level 2 nursery and
9 LDR (Labor, Delivery, Recovery) rooms, 2 antepartum and 5 postpartum, located
on the 2nd floor. With an average of 70 deliveries per month, our unit provides
comprehensive care for expectant mothers and newborns. This role offers the
opportunity to work in a supportive environment dedicated to promoting a
positive birthing experience and ensuring the health and well-being of mothers
and infants alike.

How you’ll contribute
Delivers comprehensive patient care by implementing treatment plans,
administering medications, assisting with daily living activities, and
monitoring patient conditions. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to
coordinate care, including transfers, discharges, and support services. Educates
patients and families based on individual needs, advocates for patient rights
and well-being, and addresses concerns promptly to ensure high-quality service.
Demonstrates leadership in supervising, coaching, and evaluating staff,
assigning tasks, and maintaining effective communication across departments.
Maintains accurate documentation, upholds ethical standards, and adapts to
changing workloads while supporting new team members and utilizing current
technology in care delivery.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and NRP are required within six months of hire.
• L&D/NICU experience required.
• Experience in an acute care facility preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an acute care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers comprehensive patient care by implementing treatment plans, administering medications, assisting with daily living activities, and monitoring patient conditions.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, including transfers, discharges, and support services.
• Educates patients and families based on individual needs, advocates for patient rights and well-being, and addresses concerns promptly to ensure high-quality service.
• Demonstrates leadership in supervising, coaching, and evaluating staff, assigning tasks, and maintaining effective communication across departments.
• Maintains accurate documentation, upholds ethical standards, and adapts to changing workloads while supporting new team members and utilizing current technology in care delivery.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus depending on qualifications and experience for full time
• Relocation assistance
• Shift differentials
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree