Charge Nurse (RN) NICU

Lifepoint Health Careers; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Shift differentials

Health plans

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM seeks a registered nurse (RN) in Labor & Delivery. You will deliver comprehensive patient care in a 16-bed unit with Level 2 nursery and multiple LDR rooms, coordinating transfers and discharges, while mentoring staff and maintaining accurate documentation.

Required: active NM RN license, Associate's degree in nursing, BLS within 30 days, ACLS/NRP within 6 months, and 2 years RN L&D/NICU experience; acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of New Mexico.
• Minimum Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and NRP certifications required within six months of hire.
• Minimum 2 years RN L&D/NICU experience; acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive patient care by implementing treatment plans, administering medications, and monitoring patient conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, transfers, and discharges.
• Educate patients and families, advocate for patient rights, and address concerns promptly.
• Provide leadership by supervising, coaching, and evaluating staff and maintaining effective communication across departments.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to ethical standards.

Skills

RN L&D/NICU experience

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

RN license

Job description

Your experience matters

At Memorial Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Department/Unit Summary

Join our team in a 16-bed Women's Services Unit featuring a Level 2 nursery and 9 LDR (Labor, Delivery, Recovery) rooms, 2 antepartum and 5 postpartum, located on the 2nd floor. With an average of 70 deliveries per month, our unit provides comprehensive care for expectant mothers and newborns. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment dedicated to promoting a positive birthing experience and ensuring the health and well-being of mothers and infants alike.

How you'll contribute

Delivers comprehensive patient care by implementing treatment plans, administering medications, assisting with daily living activities, and monitoring patient conditions. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, including transfers, discharges, and support services. Educates patients and families based on individual needs, advocates for patient rights and well-being, and addresses concerns promptly to ensure high-quality service. Demonstrates leadership in supervising, coaching, and evaluating staff, assigning tasks, and maintaining effective communication across departments. Maintains accurate documentation, upholds ethical standards, and adapts to changing workloads while supporting new team members and utilizing current technology in care delivery.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Shift differentials
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and NRP are required within six months of hire.
• 2 years of RN L&D/NICU experience required.
• Experience in an acute care facility preferred.

About our Health System

Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces, NM and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.