Postpartum Nurse

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Salem, Virginia is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Mother Baby/Postpartum unit. You will provide evidence-based postpartum and newborn care, perform assessments, administer medications, and deliver lactation and newborn care education in a family-centered environment.

You will conduct discharge teaching, coordinate multidisciplinary services, monitor vital signs, respond to emergencies, and support safety and education for families while

Qualifications

• Current nursing license.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
• Knowledge of postpartum and newborn care best practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to respond effectively to patient needs and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care to postpartum patients and newborns.
• Perform assessments, administer medications, and deliver lactation and newborn care education.
• Conduct discharge teaching and coordinate multidisciplinary services.
• Monitor vital signs and recognize/respond to complications.
• Support family-centered care to promote positive patient experiences.

Skills

Nursing license

Clinical assessment

Postpartum newborn care

Communication

Emergency response

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse in the Mother Baby/Postpartum unit.

Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based nursing care to postpartum patients and newborns.
• Perform assessments, administer medications, and deliver lactation and newborn care education.
• Conduct discharge teaching and coordinate multidisciplinary services.
• Monitor vital signs and recognize/respond to complications.
• Support family-centered care to promote positive patient experiences.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Current nursing license.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
• Knowledge of postpartum and newborn care best practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to respond effectively to patient needs and emergencies.

Key Duties: Deliver compassionate, comprehensive postpartum and newborn care, ensuring safety, education, and support for families in a collaborative environment dedicated to professional growth.