RN L&D Birth Center

UCHealth•Pueblo, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN L&D Birth Center provides direct nursing care in the Labor and Delivery – Birth Center, using the nursing process and evidence-based practice. The role works as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patient wellness, safety, quality, and exceptional outcomes. Nurses are expected to practice at the top of their scope, welcome learning in a fast-paced clinical environment, and help develop colleagues by precepting those new to healthcare or UCHealth. UCHealth’s Women and Infants direct-care units include Mother/Baby, Labor and Delivery – Birth Center, Women’s Care, and NICU. AWHONN and AACN practice standards and certifications, including RNC-OB, C-EFM, NRP, and CCRN, guide evidence-based care models. Clinical educators support specialty education, training, and competency validation during clinical orientation. This is an onsite, part-time position in Pueblo, Colorado, scheduled for 48 hours per two-week pay period on day shifts. The listed pay range is $35.29–$54.71 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if the applicant has less than three years of experience.
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Six months of Women and Infants nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
NRP certification within three months of hire.
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with a card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid through 60 days after hire. 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.
Precept colleagues who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
Participate in specialty education, training, and competency validation during clinical orientation.

Benefits

Performance bonus through UCHealth’s three-year incentive bonus program.
Annual merit pay increases based on documented performance.
Annual market reviews and 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 and critical illness insurance, group legal coverage, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, 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- and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with an eligible high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
UCHealth pays up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees 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.