RN L&D Birth Center

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN L&D Birth Center position provides direct nursing care in UCHealth’s Women and Infants service area, including the Labor and Delivery Birth Center. The nurse practices at the top of scope using the nursing process and evidence-based care, working with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional patient outcomes. The role prioritizes wellness and the patient perspective, contributes to safety and quality at the point of care, and supports a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. Nurses are expected to model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth and to welcome new knowledge. Clinical Educators support specialty education, training, and competency validation during clinical orientation. This is a full-time, onsite position on the day shift, scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period, in Colorado Springs. Pay is $35.29–$54.71 per hour, dependent on relevant experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if the applicant has less than 3 years of experience.
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
At least 6 months of Women and Infants nursing (RN) experience, or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
ACLS and NRP within 6 months.
C-EFM within 1 year 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 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.
Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
Model proficiency through precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Welcome new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
Complete specialty education, training, and competency validation during clinical orientation with support from Clinical Educators.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance documented through UCHealth’s evaluation process.
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, a 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 (including Colorado FAMLI), 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 for professional and personal growth.
For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth; 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 courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.