Postpartum Registered Nurse

The RN will care for both normal and high-risk postpartum patients, provide newborn care, administer medications, monitor patients following anesthesia, provide patient and family education, and prepare mothers and newborns for safe discharge. AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking experienced Postpartum Registered Nurses to provide care to mothers and newborns (couplet care) at Walter Reed.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Job Overview 
AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking experienced Postpartum Registered Nurses to provide care to mothers and newborns (couplet care) at Walter Reed. The RN will care for both normal and high-risk postpartum patients, provide newborn care, administer medications, monitor patients following anesthesia, provide patient and family education, and prepare mothers and newborns for safe discharge. 


Key Duties 

• Provide direct nursing care to normal and high-risk postpartum mothers and newborns. 
• Perform maternal and newborn assessments and develop nursing care plans. 
• Provide couplet care and newborn monitoring. 
• Operate newborn equipment, including glucose monitors and pulse oximeters. 
• Provide newborn care and resuscitation when required. 
• Administer prescribed postpartum and newborn medications. 
• Monitor and manage potential post-anesthesia complications, including airway, pain, and hemodynamic concerns. 
• Operate radiant warmers, IV infusion pumps, glucose monitors, and other clinical equipment. 
• Provide breastfeeding, medication, newborn-care, and discharge education to patients and families. 
• Assess mother and newborn readiness for discharge or NICU transfer. 
• Complete accurate documentation in the electronic health record. 
• Respond appropriately to maternal and newborn emergencies. 
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, training, simulations, quality improvement, and unit activities. 
• May float to NICU or Pediatrics after appropriate cross-training and competency verification. 

Qualifications 
Education: Diploma, ADN/AD or BSN from an accredited School of Nursing. The nursing program must be accredited by ACEN or CCNE. 
Experience: Must have been continuously employed as an RN for 3 years immediately before starting at WRNMMC, including at least 2 years caring for high-risk obstetrical patients. Must have experience in the full spectrum of postpartum care. 
Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license from a U.S. jurisdiction. 


Required Certifications: 

• BLS 
• S.T.A.B.L.E. 
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - renewed every 2 years 

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. 
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and ability to document in electronic medical records such as MHS GENESIS. 


Schedule 
12.5-hour shifts: 
Day: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM 
Night: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM  
Must work at least 50% of weekends during each 6-week scheduling period. One on-call shift per pay period is required. Holiday and other mission-essential coverage may also be required. 


Work Environment 
Hospital-based Mother Infant Care Center providing postpartum and newborn care. The RN works closely with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff in a fast-paced maternal-child healthcare environment. 


Health & Security Requirements
Must meet WRNMMC occupational health, immunization, credentialing, training, and security requirements. This position also requires a Child Care Background Check (CBC).