Description

Delta Health offers health care professionals and people from all walks of life an opportunity to find fulfillment in their jobs as part of a close-knit team. We pride ourselves on our positive work culture . Our team members understand our fundamental commitment to the community and rally around the motto "Excellence, Every Patient, Every Time." When you embark on a journey with us, you'll take pride in your work and the impact you have, while building a career with focus and purpose.

As a Baby-Friendly Designated birth facility , Stork's Landing is globally designated by the World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) which recognizes the optimal level of care provided by staff for all mothers and their babies.

Stork's Landing is also recognized as a Maternal and Infant Care Quality Champion by the Colorado Perinatal Care Quality Collaborative . This recognition means that Delta Health is helping ensure that every pregnant and postpartum person, infant, and their families in Colorado has access to and receives safe, equitable, high-quality care.

Under the direction of the OB Nurse Manager, delivers quality nursing care to newborn/maternal patients on the OB Unit. Assures that patient/family needs are met. Provides for open communication within the unit, with patients, families, physicians, other units and departments. Demonstrates knowledge of patient/staff safety measures. Builds and maintains professional relationships.

• Carries out patient care according to hospital policies and procedures functioning within the limitations of the Nurse Practice Act.
• Established treatment priorities based on the medical and nursing diagnosis.
• Recognizes patient problems/complications and intervenes appropriately.
• Accountable for the safe administration of medication.
• Assess patient needs for discharge planning on admission.
• Plans and coordinates work flow to ensure completion of assigned duties in a timely manner.
• Assesses patient/family physical and psychosocial needs.
• Identifies need for patient/family teaching.
• Actively involves patient/family in plan of care when appropriate.
• Reports significant changes inpatient condition/response to treatment to supervisor/physician promptly.

Requirements

• Must be currently licensed to practice as an RN in the State of Colorado.
• One year recent relevant experience preferred.
• BLS required.
• ACLS and NRP required upon hire or within 6 months and must remain current.
• New Graduates will be required to have ACLS and NRP within 1 year of RN licensure.
• Must be willing to cross-train into all areas of the OB Department

Summary

Delta Health is a county-wide healthcare system that has been serving the Western Slope for over 100 years. We have grown to a 49-bed hospital with locations throughout Delta County. We proudly provide a wide range of medical services that meet the diverse needs of our community members. At all stages of life, we are here to provide remarkable care in a healing environment.

Employee Benefits: Medical, RX, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO, and Scholarships towards continued education.

Paid Time Off: 4 plus weeks of vacation (CAL) a year for Full-Time employees including sick pay and personal time off.

Retirement: 403B Plan -Up to a 3% retirement match.