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Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Arlington, TX

Floor: 4th Floor

Building: Women’s Center

General Information

• Number of Beds: 32 (operational)
• Number of Staff: 59 total (Full-Time/Part-Time/PRN)
• Type of Staff:
  • Day Shift: Charge, RN, PCT, HUC
  • Night Shift: Charge, RN, PCT, HUC
• Patient Ratios: 1:3 couplets (varies based on mix)
• Type of Equipment: Meditech & CPN
• On Call Requirement: None
• Floating Requirement: Ante for postpartum overflow, L&D recoveries

Qualifications

Essential Skill Set

• Couplet Care Competencies
• Breastfeeding Support

Preferred Skills

• Mother–Baby Charge Experience
• Late-preterm or transitional newborn experience

Typical Procedures

• Newborn Screenings
• Blood Glucose Monitoring
• Jaundice Monitoring
• Perineal & Incision Care
• Feeding Support

Best Personality Fit

• Compassionate
• Team-Oriented
• Detail-Focused
• Works Well Under Pressure

Unit Policies and Guidelines

• Various Evidence-Based Policies for Patient Care
• Additional Operational Standards include:
  • Hourly Rounding for Safety and Patient Satisfaction
  • Bedside Shift Report
  • Collaboration & Teamwork

The unit is welcoming with flexible scheduling and generally consistent patient ratios. Extra shifts are often available. Staff members have varying levels of experience, with many newer nurses, all fostering a positive and respectful work environment. The team collaborates closely with OB, pediatricians, and lactation consultants, providing ample opportunities to gain postpartum and newborn skills.

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