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Registered Nurse - Mother Baby
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Date Posted: 25 Mar, 2025
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse - Mother Baby provides high-quality care to mothers and newborns in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role includes managing patient care during the post-partum period, supporting lactation, and monitoring the health and well-being of both mother and baby.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care Delivery:
- Provide nursing care to mothers and newborns, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care.
- Monitor and assess maternal and infant health, including vital signs, lactation support, and post-partum recovery.
- Assist with IV insertion, blood draws, and PCA pumps for pain management.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Work collaboratively with healthcare teams, including physicians, lactation consultants, and pediatric staff.
- Provide patient education on newborn care, breastfeeding, and post-partum recovery.
- Safety & Efficiency:
- Ensure a safe and supportive environment for mothers and babies while adhering to hospital policies and guidelines.
- Perform wound care, including managing wound vacs as necessary, and assist in the healing process.
- Documentation:
- Accurately document patient care and outcomes in the EPIC charting system.
Required Qualifications:
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of acute care RN experience.
Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- STABLE
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Education:
- Diploma or Associate’s degree in Nursing.
Skills:
- IV insertion
- Blood draws
- PCA pump management
- Wound vac management
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Experience:
- Experience in Mother-Baby or Postpartum care is a plus, but not required.
Certifications:
- Additional certifications related to maternity or neonatal care (e.g., Certified Lactation Consultant) are desirable.
Desired:
- Certification in Maternal-Newborn Nursing (e.g., RNC-MNN) is a plus.
Education and Experience:
Required:
- Diploma or Associate’s degree in Nursing.
- Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience.
Desired:
- Experience in a Mother-Baby or postpartum care setting.
Certification: Neonatal Resuscitation Program , Basic Life Support
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