Local Contract - Registered Nurse - Mother/Baby Postpartum - four openings day/night

They assess the physical and emotional needs of both mother and baby, provide education and advice on infant care, monitor the mother's recovery and ensure the health of the newborn. A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.

Job Title: Local Contract - Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Number of positions: 4

Years of experience: One to three years

Shift: Day shifts- 40 hours

Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: 04/07/2024

Hourly pay: $75.34

OT: 1.5

Weekly Pay: $2,712.24

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

Department: POST PARTUM

Shift Timings: 23:00-07:30 Hours Monday to Friday (5 Days/8 Hours)

Per Week: 40 Hours

This unit is the MBU unit that houses 72 beds. Every other weekend rotation is mandatory.

Roles & Responsibilities

Postpartum nurses provide specialist care for new mothers and their babies immediately following childbirth. They assess the physical and emotional needs of both mother and baby, provide education and advice on infant care, monitor the mother's recovery and ensure the health of the newborn.

• Provide physical and emotional care to postpartum mothers and their newborns
• Monitor vital signs and initiate appropriate interventions as required
• Answer patient questions and provide education and support
• Assist with breastfeeding and bottle feeding
• Provide advice to new parents on newborn care
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Document patient progress and provide timely reports to physicians
• Minimum Qualifications
• Registered Nurse with experience in obstetrics and/or postnatal care
• Knowledge of postnatal care and newborn care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to provide emotional support for mothers and families

QUALIFICATIONS

• BLS and ACLS
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• Strong technical skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Passionate about patient care
• Requires a minimum of two years of current RN Labor & Delivery/Postpartum experience.
• Graduate from a fully accredited RN program
• Active unencumbered RN Rhode Island state license
• One year of Cerner experience
• NRP Certification

Requirements
• COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.

With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.