Registered Nurse Maternal Child Dept/Inpatient Obstetric
6 months ago
Portsmouth
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurses (RNs) to support the Maternal Child Department at NMCP. This includes coverage in Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby (Postpartum), and the Complicated OB/GYN Surgery Unit. The RN will provide inpatient care for mothers and newborns, manage laboring patients, assist with deliveries, and support patients during postpartum recovery or high-risk pregnancy admissions. General Duties: • Deliver care consistent with MTF policies, nursing standards, and clinical privileges, • Respond to obstetrical emergencies and high-acuity patient needs, • Maintain documentation using approved electronic medical record systems, • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team (OB/GYNs, pediatricians, lactation consultants, social workers), • Follow infection control, safety, and clinical protocolsSpecific Duties:, • Provide nursing care for laboring patients, including fetal monitoring and labor support, • Assist with vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections as needed, • Monitor and care for postpartum mothers and newborns (Mother-Baby Unit), • Care for patients in the Complicated OB/GYN Surgery Unit (high-risk OB), • Educate patients on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery, • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, • Document patient progress and update providers accordingly, • Support family-centered care and bonding, • Float between OB units as required by workloadQualifications: Degree: • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Education:, • Graduate from a college or university accredited by the NLNAC or CCNECertification:, • Basic Life Support (BLS) Required, • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Highly preferred, • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) PreferredExperience:, • Minimum one year of full-time experience in inpatient obstetrics (labor & delivery, postpartum, or high-risk OB) within the past three yearsLicensure:, • Current, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territorySkills and Abilities:, • Proficient in labor support, postpartum recovery, and newborn assessment, • Skilled in managing obstetric emergencies and fetal monitoring, • Comfortable with rotating shifts and high-acuity environments, • Compassionate, adaptable, and capable of working in a family-centered care model, • Strong communication and documentation skillsBenefits:, • Competitive Pay, • 80 hours of paid vacation annually, • Up to 56 hours of sick time, • 11 paid federal holidays, • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, • 401K PlanSchedule:, • Sunday through Saturday, • Rotating 12-hour shifts: 18450715 (nights) and 06451915 (days), • Up to 120 hours per week total coverage (as part of a multi-RN team), • Weekend and holiday work requiredWork Environment:, • Inpatient maternal-child units within NMCP, • May work in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, or High-Risk OB/Surgical units, • Family-centered, multidisciplinary care environmentImmunization Requirement:, • Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis B, TDAP, Influenza, and TB screening required, • Must complete NAVMED 6260/91 or DHA equivalent formSecurity Requirement:, • Must pass background check and credentialing, • Expect up to 90 days for full clearanceEqual Opportunity Employer: AIMS Locum Tenens is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of background or identity.