Registered Nurse - Mother/Baby (Part Time)

About the Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care while maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients. The RN evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. This position upholds patient rights, maintains confidentiality, and performs all duties in alignment with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

A Mother Baby nurse provides specialized care to both mothers and their newborns during the postpartum period. Mother Baby nurses play a vital part in ensuring a smooth transition home by offering compassionate, family-centered support during the first days after birth.

Patient-to-nurse ratio: 6:1

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care using the nursing process.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Uphold patient rights and maintain confidentiality.
• Deliver specialized postpartum and newborn care with a family-centered approach.

Requirements

• Graduated from a school of nursing (associate's degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure; must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or completion within 30 days of hire.
• One or more of the following certifications may be required based on the position/unit or acquired within a department-specified timeframe:
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurse)
  • OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
  • S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
  • C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
  • Other unit-specific certifications as required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support, including RN to BSN assistance.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

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