Registered Nurse / RN Labor & Delivery

Ardent Health; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID, is seeking a day shift, full-time Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to join our care team. You will provide direct patient care to antepartum, laboring, postpartum mothers and newborns, in LD rooms, triage, or OR, under the LD charge nurse.

We value a compassionate, patient‑centered approach and support ongoing education with tuition assistance and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree and licensure are required.
• BLS, NRP, STABLE, ACLS, and Fetal Heart Monitoring certifications must be obtained within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for antepartum, laboring, postpartum mothers and newborns.
• Care in LD rooms, triage, or operating room with 1–2 patient ratio per AWHONN guidelines.
• Report to LD charge nurse and coordinate care with physicians and ancillary staff.
• Prioritize, delegatе, deliver, evaluate and communicate care with involved providers.

Education

Associate or Bachelors degree in nursing

Current RN licensure in Idaho

BLS certification

NRP certification

STABLE certification

ACLS certification

Fetal Heart Monitoring certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Labor & Delivery (L&D) Registered Nurse (RN) in Pocatello, ID.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's tertiary care and Level II Trauma Center, housing the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.

Responsibilities

• Labor and Delivery (LD) nurses are Registered Nurses (RN) who provide direct patient care to antepartum, laboring or post partum mothers, and newly born infants.
• This care is in the LD patient rooms, triage or operating room. Staff ratio is 1-2 patients according to AWHONN guidelines.
• The nurse reports to the LD charge nurse.
• LD RN organizes care delivery by prioritizing, delegating, delivering, evaluating and communicating with all necessary providers and ancillary departments on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelors degree from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Idaho.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Obtain NRP within six months of hire.
• Obtain STABLE certification within 1 year of hire.
• Obtain ACLS certification within 1 year of hire.
• Complete Fetal Heart Monitoring certification within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• At least one year of Labor & Delivery, Med Surg, or Post Partum or other experience