```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse (Mother Baby / Postpartum) – Kansas
Start Date: August 24, 2026
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Varies; typically includes 2 hard-to-staff shifts (Monday/Friday) and 1 full weekend requirement every 3rd week plus 1 additional weekend shift
Highlights:
- 26-bed postpartum unit caring for women of childbearing age and newborns
- Patient ratios: 6–8 patients per RN
- Documentation systems: CPN and Meditech
- Floating only within women's services, pediatrics, or NICU if cross-trained
- No on-call requirements
- Patient experience includes postpartum care, LDRP, well baby nursery, recoveries, and attending births for baby care
Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred)
- Current BLS and NRP certifications required
- Experience in mother-baby, postpartum, or labor and delivery nursing preferred
- Ability to assess and identify risk factors related to sepsis, VTE/DVT, suicide, malignant hyperthermia, and pressure injury
- Strong skills in discharge education, abnormal assessment, pain management, time management, and prioritization of care
- Familiarity with AIDET and BSSR communication frameworks preferred
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This role offers the chance to provide comprehensive care to postpartum mothers and newborns in a supportive environment focused on patient safety and family-centered care. You'll work with a dedicated team of RNs caring for a diverse patient population, utilizing modern documentation systems and evidence-based practices. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses passionate about maternal and newborn health to make a meaningful impact during one of the most important times in a family's life.
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