Position Overview
The Labor and Delivery department at the Colorado Fetal Care Center (CFCC) at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) offers cares for perinatal care for expecting mothers with almost any fetal condition, regardless of how rare or critical. Located on the Anschutz Medical Campus, ours is one of the largest and most technologically advanced fetal care centers in the country. Our talented team of specialized MDs, Anesthesiologists, RNs, surgical technicians and sonographers are highly trained to provide a deep level of experience and expertise for a vast array of rare and complex conditions. As a nurse on our team, you will collaborate regularly with maternal fetal medicine specialists and neonatologists. Families cared for in the Colorado Fetal Care Center, who seek our expertise in congenital conditions and fetal anomalies, often transition to the NICU for care after birth, providing team members with unique opportunities to provide coordinated care to families facing rare diagnoses such as congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), bladder outlet obstruction, twin-to-twin transfusion and myelomeningocele. Specialized interventions provided in our NICU include Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), therapeutic hypothermia, and inhaled nitric oxide.
Department Name: Labor and Delivery
Job Status: full time, 36 hours per week, eligible for benefits
Shift: nights
This position is eligible for relocation assistance, if relocating from 100 miles or greater.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
EXPERIENCE – One (1) year of nursing experience. Previous high-risk L&D experience strongly preferred.
EQUIVALENCY- Applicants with an Associate's Degree in Nursing and who agree to obtain a BSN within three (3) years from their start/hire date may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s Entry to Practice Nursing (MEPN) may substitute for a BSN.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S) – Current Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or RN license from multistate compact; BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least six (6) months left before expiration is required upon hire. ACLS, NRP, and C-EFM required within 1 year of hire per unit requirements.
The Clinical Nurse (CN) II provides Family-Centered Care as demonstrated by recognizing the patient, family and/or designee as a full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient’s preferences, values, and needs. Assumes active role in clinical education of patients, families and staff. Functions effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. Integrates best current evidence with clinical expertise for delivery of optimal health care. Uses data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and uses improvement methods to test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems. Minimizes risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. Uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.
Join our team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of mothers and their newborns by providing exceptional nursing care during one of life’s most precious moments.
Pay: $39.77 - $52.58 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
