Registered Nurse - Mother Baby Care Unit
About the role
The Mother Baby Care Unit at Wilcox Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nursery/Postpartum Nurse to join our team. This position offers opportunities to provide direct patient care and support to physician staff within our specialized unit.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to postpartum and neonatal patients.
- Collaborate with physician staff to manage laboring and postpartum patients.
- Administer IV therapy, monitor fetal and maternal vital signs, and provide diabetes education as needed.
- Support families through the postpartum period, promoting bonding between mother and child.
- Participate in team meetings and rounds to discuss patient care plans and concerns.
- Assist with operating room duties as required.
Requirements
- Current Hawai‘i Registered Nurse License.
- Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) CPR cards.
- One (1) year recent acute care Registered Nurse experience in Labor & Delivery, including normal and high-risk obstetrical care.
- One (1) year experience in Nursery, including normal and high-risk neonatal care preferred.
- Completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 3 months.
- Completion of S.T.A.B.L.E. (pre-transportation stabilization course for neonate) course recommended within 6 months.
- Experience with care of postpartum patient and med/surg gynecologic patients preferred.
- Experience with care of general med/surg patients preferred.
- Experience with operating room circulating nurse duties preferred.
- Experience with immediate post-surgical recovery care preferred.
Qualifications
Strong patient care and communication skills, willingness to work in a team-oriented atmosphere, and a commitment to delivering high-quality health care are essential qualities for this role.
Skills
Knowledge of postpartum and neonatal care protocols, ability to work independently and as part of a team, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in operating room and post-surgical care procedures are desirable.
Benefits
Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rates of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.