Mother Baby/Post Partum Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join our Mother Baby/Post Partum unit. This position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to care for postpartum mothers and their newborns.

Job Details

• Unit Type: Mother Baby (Post Partum)
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Schedule: Night shifts, every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: 1 major holiday and 2 minor holidays

Unit Information

• Postpartum Beds: 23 available
• Average Births: 3-4 per day, totaling approximately 1100 per year
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: Follows AWHONN guidelines, with a maximum of 4 couplets
• Common Diagnoses: Postpartum mothers and newborns

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years in postpartum care
• Required Certifications:
  • BLS Certification
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Additional Information

• Fetal Monitoring: Required skills include NRP and fetal monitoring
• Equipment: Familiarity with pulse oximetry; no ventilators or telemetry on unit
• Support Staff: No nurse aides or surgical techs on the unit
• Orientation: 1 day of unit-specific orientation provided

If you are passionate about maternal and newborn care and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position in a supportive and professional environment. Your expertise can make a significant difference in the lives of families during their transition to parenthood.