Registered Nurse, Family Birthing Center

Southwest Health System, Inc.•Cortez, CO

1d•$31 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Health System is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Family Birthing Center. If you're passionate about supporting mothers, newborns, and families during life's most meaningful moments, we'd love to welcome you to our team. As part of our Family Birthing Center, you'll provide exceptional, family-centered care in a supportive environment that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and compassionate service. Since 1914, Southwest Health System has proudly served the Four Corners region by providing exceptional healthcare close to home. As an independent community health system, we combine advanced technology with outstanding healthcare professionals to deliver personalized care while fostering a culture of compassion, integrity, and excellence. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to build rewarding careers while making a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado. Compact RN license accepted. Colorado licensure must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Outstanding customer service and patient advocacy.
Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment while providing compassionate care to mothers, newborns, and their families.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months of hire (12 months for new graduate RNs).
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 6 months of hire (12 months for new graduate RNs).
Successful completion of a Basic Fetal Monitoring Course within 4 months of hire.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Deliver compassionate, patient- and family-centered nursing care.
Assess, monitor, and evaluate maternal and newborn conditions.
Recognize changes in patient status and respond appropriately.
Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
Educate patients and families throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and newborn care.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
Utilize electronic health records and clinical technology to support evidence-based practice.
Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and patient safety standards.