Newborn Transition RN — Mentor & High-Impact Care

St. David's North Austin Medical Center; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Employee wellness programs

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is seeking a Transition Registered Nurse (RN) for the Newborn Nursery. The RN will coordinate direct patient care, attend deliveries to advocate for newborn needs, and monitor newborn stability during the two-hour transition period.

The role requires 1 year of RN experience and 1 year in newborn/mother-baby or NICU settings, with BLS and NRP certifications. BSN preferred; Texas RN license or compact license is required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical nursing experience as an RN.
• 1 year of experience in Newborn, Mother Baby, NICU, or newborn transition care setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide direct patient care in the newborn nursery transition.
• Attend deliveries and advocate for newborn needs after birth.
• Complete head-to-toe assessment during the transition period and monitor stability.
• Administer medications, perform routine assessments, and collect samples as needed.
• Mentor Labor and Delivery and Mother Baby Nurses during busy periods.
• Support breastfeeding and help with feeding choices in the first hours.

Skills

RN experience

Newborn care

Mother baby support

Neonatal/resuscitation skills

Education

NLN-accredited nursing program

BSN (preferred)

Job description

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is seeking a Transition Registered Nurse (RN) for the Newborn Nursery. The RN will coordinate direct patient care, attend deliveries to advocate for newborn needs, and monitor newborn stability during the two-hour transition period.

The role requires 1 year of RN experience and 1 year in newborn/mother-baby or NICU settings, with BLS and NRP certifications. BSN preferred; Texas RN license or compact license is required.