Job Title
Registered Nurse - Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP)
Job Summary
Join our dedicated nursing team in Grants, New Mexico, as a Registered Nurse specializing in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) care. In this vital role, you will deliver comprehensive, patient- and family-centered care throughout the full nursing process, from assessment and diagnosis to planning, implementation, and evaluation.
You will coordinate individualized patient education, guide ancillary team members, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes for mothers and newborns. This position requires a compassionate professional committed to upholding the highest standards of nursing practice, aligned with the New Mexico Nurse Practice Act and current evidence-based guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for perinatal patients.
- Provide direct patient care to mothers and newborns across the perinatal continuum, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Deliver clear, culturally sensitive education to patients and families regarding labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and newborn care.
- Direct and supervise licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and other ancillary personnel within the LDRP unit.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, therapists, and the broader interdisciplinary care team.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and ongoing professional development.
- Float to other departments as needed, with appropriate orientation and training.
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- SAFER NM Technician certification.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to deliver compassionate, culturally competent care to patients of all ages (pediatric through geriatric).
- Strong team player with flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning.
- Skilled in all aspects of perinatal care, labor support, delivery, and newborn assessment.
- Knowledge of sterile technique and sterile field maintenance.
- Ability to work effectively under stress, respond calmly to emergencies, and maintain strong problem-solving and coping skills.
- Ability to lift, position, and transfer patients using proper body mechanics and assistive equipment.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM (Day shift)
- Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
- Days Per Week: 3
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 28, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Current New Mexico Registered Nurse (RN) license or active Multi-State Compact (eNLC) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association (or equivalent).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification.
- OPS Emergency Workshop certification (required within 12 months of hire).
- STABLE certification (required within 12 months of hire).