Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

About Us 
Lutheran Medical Center a Level II Trauma Center, is proud to be recognized for our excellence in healthcare, including: 

• Magnet Designation for nursing excellence 

• Baby-Friendly Hospital designation by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) 

• CMS Hospital Compare: Earned a 4-star overall rating (2024) 

• Newsweek's America's Best Maternity Hospitals (2023) Ranked as High Performing in Maternity Care 

• Women's Choice Award Best Hospitals (2025) for Women's Services (Top 5% of hospitals) 

Our newly opened Lutheran Hospital campus at Clear Crossing in Wheat Ridge offers a state-of-the-art care site in the West Denver suburbs, enhancing our commitment to delivering world-class healthcare.  

Key Responsibilities 
As a Registered Nurse (RN) at Lutheran Hospital, you will: 

• Assess and address patients’ psychological and physical needs, developing individualized treatment plans. 

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care and oversee LPNs and CNAs. 

• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to hospital and regulatory guidelines. 

• Monitor patients’ vital signs, administer medications, and recognize potential complications. 

• Actively engage in communication with physicians and other healthcare providers regarding patient conditions and treatment plans. 

• Provide patient education and emotional support to patients and their families. 

• Promote a safe, compassionate, and healing environment for all patients. 

Position Details 

• Shift: Full-Time NIGHT Shift (7 PM - 7 AM), on every third weekend 

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 

• Location: Lutheran Medical Center 

• Work City: Wheat Ridge, CO 

• Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends 

 

Minimum Qualifications 

• 2 Years of L&D experience preferred but will consider new to specialty with a minimum of 2 years inpatient hospital experience preferrably in critical care, ER or critical care step-down 

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing 

• ASN/ADN required; BSN must be obtained within four years of hire unless exempt 

• Current RN license in the state of Colorado 

• Current BLS certification required upon hire

• Additional certifications (ACLS/NRP/PALS) as required by the unit 

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