Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Unit - Per Diem, Rotating

About the role

Join Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), a distinguished not-for-profit community hospital in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Since 1884, AJH has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire regions, known for high-quality care and exceptional patient satisfaction. Located 35 miles northeast of Boston, AJH blends a supportive community hospital environment with the opportunities of Beth Israel Lahey Health, one of the region’s largest healthcare systems.

The Neonatal Care Center is a close-knit unit providing exemplary, patient-centered care to our smallest patients. We value a positive work culture and collaboration, offering a place where you can form connections with patients and their families while making a meaningful difference.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients and families to ensure positive patient care outcomes.
• Document all changes and relevant information regarding patient’s response to intervention, therapeutic regimens, and progress as it relates to the plan of care and patient’s response to teaching.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, peers, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Include patient, family, and caregivers in all aspects of care, ensuring explanations are understandable.
• Attend deliveries when appropriate and implement stabilization processes according to NRP guidelines.
• Respond effectively and professionally in crisis situations.
• Provide resources to assist patients and families with post-discharge needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• State of Massachusetts RN licensure (or eligibility).
• BLS Certification.
• NRP Certification.
• Neonatal Care in level 2 or 3 Nursery experience preferred; inpatient pediatric experience may be considered.

Schedule

Per Diem Level 1 requirement: 32 hours in a 6-week block period, including 12 weekend hours, 1 winter holiday, and 1 summer holiday. Work shift is rotating, with a strong preference for someone who can commit to nights.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Career Development and Opportunities.
• Free On-Site Parking.
• Discounts/Savings on various businesses.
• Health and Wellness activities.

Pay

Pay range: $36.93 - $80.96 per hour. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and compensation is governed by its terms.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires all staff to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.