Postpartum Clinical Registered Nurse
hace 8 meses
Los Angeles
Job DescriptionRole Summary Join a compassionate and dynamic healthcare team where your expertise in postpartum nursing makes a lasting impact on new mothers and their newborns. As a Postpartum Clinical Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, evidence-based care to postpartum patients and their families. Working closely with an interdisciplinary team, you will ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of both mother and baby while supporting breastfeeding, newborn care, and patient education. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative and patient-centered environment, where your skills and dedication will help shape positive birth experiences and improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Provide comprehensive mother and infant assessments, postpartum care, and support breastfeeding, skin-to-skin bonding, and newborn care. * Maintain expertise in perinatal and evidence-based practices, ensuring adherence to all hospital policies and procedures. * Actively participate in emergency maternal and neonatal care, responding effectively to critical situations. * Utilize SBAR communication for bedside handoff reports and emergency situations. * Formulate individualized nursing care plans, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and disease prevention. * Administer medications and therapeutic treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers. * Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring mothers and families are well-informed and empowered in their healthcare decisions. * Supervise and delegate tasks to subordinates within their scope of practice, ensuring high-quality patient care. * Maintain thorough documentation of patient care, including assessments, care plans, interventions, and education. * Adhere to Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative standards, promoting optimal maternal and neonatal care practices. * Assist in patient discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care and proper education on postpartum recovery. * Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required * Current California RN license. * Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience in Perinatal or Critical Care settings. * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA-certified). * Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. Preferred Qualifications * Certification in a related nursing specialty. * Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred). * Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems. * Proficiency in basic computer skills. Why Join Us? * Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to providing exceptional maternal and newborn care. * Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values innovation and professional growth. * Opportunities for career advancement and continuing education. * Engage in rewarding, hands-on patient care that makes a difference in the lives of families. * Benefits * No cost medical, dental and vision option, Generous PTO plan, 403(b) employer match, Protective Equipment, Tuition reimbursement, Employee Wellness Program, Onsite childcare, Loan Forgiveness eligible facility, etc. Location & Work Type * On-site position in a postpartum unit. * NOC shifts, full-time schedule.