PRN Registered Nurse (Birth Assistant)

Position Title: Registered Nurse (Birth Assistant)

Job Type: PRN

Position Location: Colorado Birth and Wellness (CBW)

Colorado Birth and Wellness (CBW) is a growing free-standing birth center in Denver, with provider locations in Denver and Littleton. We promote physiological birth in a safe and homelike atmosphere. We have an amazing team of midwives (CNM and CPM), nurses, doulas, educators, and other birth advocates with various talents. We strongly believe in the benefits of alternative therapies for the health of our clients and have acupuncture, chiropractic, and massage available in our office. 

CBW is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering high touch, evidence based, client centered care in an out of hospital setting. 

Summary

Birth assistants are responsible for all clients under their scope of practice following the policies and procedures of the birth center. The birth assistant is managed by the Clinical Director. Staff midwives may delegate and supervise clinical tasks to the birth assistant as well. The administrative directors may directly supervise birth assistants with administrative tasks and responsibilities. The role of the birth assistant is to care for the client, newborn baby, and assist the midwife as needed.

Our ideal candidate

  • Is passionate about community birth

  • Creates an atmosphere of emotional safety and comfort for clients

  • Is a hard-working, team player

  • Has excellent communication skills

  • Possesses a positive attitude

  • Available for a minimum of one 24 hour call shift per week

Essential Duties and Scope of Responsibilities of Birth Assistant:

Available for a minimum of one 24 hour call shift per week to attend births

Is available by phone or pager at all times while on-call for births

Available to assist at birth center when called in

Ensures client, family and friends are welcomed and made to feel at home in the center

Clearly and thoroughly documents all client care provided in client’s chart

Stays at the center as needed after being called in for labor and at least 4 to 6 hours postpartum, or until the client is discharged from the center, or until replaced by another staff midwife or staff nurse

Participates in the cleaning, sterilization and restocking of birth rooms

Attend monthly meetings

Attend quarterly drills

Qualifications

  • Degree from an accredited nursing program

  • Current or ability to obtain unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in Colorado

  • Current BLS and NRP Certifications

  • Minimum of one year of nursing experience

To Apply

Please send your resume, 3 references, and a cover letter to miki@cobirthwell.com. In your cover letter, please let us know why you feel you are a great fit for this position.

* Colorado Birth and Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. Background check and references are required prior to hire along with CAPS background check.