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Per Diem Registered Nurse - Nursing Mother/Baby at RWJBarnabas Health

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Elizabeth, NJ, US
Full-time

Per Diem Registered Nurse - Nursing Mother / BabyReq # :

Category : Nursing

Status : Per Diem

Shift : Day

Facility : Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department : Nursing Mother / Baby

Location :

WILLIAMSON STREET, 235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Summary :

Through the years, Trinitas Regional Medical Center has demonstrated its commitment to women and children with a spacious 20-bed ''Mother / Baby'' postpartum unit, modern Labor / Delivery / Recovery rooms, a Level II Special Care Nursery.

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing

A minimum of 2 years RN experience in specialty

Ability to perform all competencies of the position is required for employment in the position

Preferred :

Bachelor s degree preferred

Previous OB experience preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required :

Current Registered Nurse License in the state of New Jersey

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Maintains NRP certification or to be obtained by the completion of the orientation period

Scheduling Requirements :

Per Diem

Day shift

Essential Functions :

Nurses in the mother / baby unit care for mothers and newborns. Nurses caring for the new mother demonstrate knowledge of normal post-partum physiological and psychological maternal adaptation.

Assesses maternal-newborn attachment and intervenes if negative behaviors are noted.

Fully supports breast-feeding by providing consistent education; discouraging use of supplements and pacifiers; providing encouragement;

and utilizing resources for difficult feeding situations. Provides measures to decrease risk of infant abduction and demonstrates appropriate response in actual / potential situations.

Assures newborn identification is present according to policy. Nurses caring for the newborn demonstrate knowledge of the expected physiological changes during the newborn transitional period.

Maintains a thermoneutral environment for the newborn. Assures newborn identification is present according to policy. Obtains blood specimens via heel stick, as ordered, in the correct procedure and location.

Assists physician with circumcision, including assurance of informed consent and newborn comfort measures. Provides measures to decrease risk of infant abduction and demonstrates appropriate response in actual / potential situations.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks :

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e. g., Pet Insurance)

Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.

We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.

As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state.

We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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