Registered Nurse (RN) Mother Baby/Nursery

About the role

Sentara RMH Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for Mother/Baby and Nursery. Preferred applicants will have experience specifically in Mother Baby/Nursery and will cross train into other areas of the unit.

Schedule

• Full-Time nights: Three 12-hour shifts 7P to 7A per week with weekend rotation on Saturday and Sunday
• Self Scheduled call 32–40 hours per 6-week schedule; must be within 30 minutes of facility for call purposes

Sign-on bonus

Up to $20,000 available for qualified candidates.

About the LDRP unit

Sentara RMH Medical Center’s Family Birthplace includes 10 private L&D beds and a 20-bed postpartum Mother/Baby unit. The Level 2 newborn specialty care nursery maintains a 1:1 nursing ratio for specialty care and 1:3 for intermediate care. The LDRP unit also provides postoperative care for complex GYN and breast surgical needs. The 100-member team is cross trained to deliver best-in-class care to Harrisonburg, VA, and surrounding areas. The schedule is primarily 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holiday requirements. Awarded as a US News Top Maternity Care Hospital, the LDRP offers state-of-the-art care with personalized patient experiences.

Transition to Practice / Nurse Residency Program

The Women’s Health Transition to Practice program provides structured training in:

• Labor & Delivery (14 weeks)
• Labor-Delivery-Recovery-Postpartum (16 weeks)
• Antepartum (12 weeks)
• Mother/Baby (12 weeks)
• Nursery (12 weeks)

Program components include:

• Formal delivery of fundamental Women’s Health nursing concepts via Perinatal Orientation and Education Program (POEP) modules blended with in-person sessions using case studies, gaming, simulation, and skills labs
• Exposure to Sentara policies and evidence-based practice guidelines as recommended by AWHONN
• Hands-on experience with a trained nurse preceptor or mentor
• Protected peer networking and shared learning environment
• Optional virtual professional development sessions with mentoring for experienced nurses

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans
• Deliver treatments and support patients and families with education and compassionate service
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to monitor progress, make clinical adjustments, and advocate for best patient outcomes
• Ensure safety and adherence to evidence-based practices

Education

• Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing
• BSN or MSN preferred

Certification / Licensure

• Women’s Care – Perinatal departments; NRP within 6 months of hire
• BLS within 90 days of hire
• Registered nursing license required
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) preferred
• Certified Obstetrics Nursing preferred

Experience

• 2 years of acute care RN experience in Women’s Health preferred
• 1 year of acute care RN experience highly preferred
• Mother/Baby or Nursery specific experience preferred
• Strong understanding of patient safety protocols
• Manages complex cases in fast-paced environments
• Effective communication with patients and providers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met