Postpartum & Newborn RN — Compassionate Family-Centered Care

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Salem, VA seeks an RN specializing in Mother Baby/Postpartum care to deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing services to postpartum patients and newborns.

The role emphasizes postpartum and newborn assessments, lactation support, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, family-centered care. Strong clinical skills and patient-centered communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in Virginia; relevant maternal/newborn experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with families and healthcare professionals as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide postpartum and newborn assessments, medication administration, and discharge education.
• Offer lactation support and educate families on newborn care practices.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary services to ensure holistic patient care.
• Monitor vitals, identify complications, and support family-centered care.

Skills

Postpartum care

Newborn care

Nursing assessment

Lactation support

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (Virginia)

Job description

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Salem, VA seeks an RN specializing in Mother Baby/Postpartum care to deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing services to postpartum patients and newborns.

The role emphasizes postpartum and newborn assessments, lactation support, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, family-centered care. Strong clinical skills and patient-centered communication are essential.