Postpartum RN: Family-Centered Care & Breastfeeding

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 57,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Washington, DC seeks a Registered Nurse for the Postpartum Unit 5D/5F to provide family-centered care and support for healthy birth outcomes. You will work with the Special Mom, Special Baby program to manage a range of antenatal and perinatal cases and promote breastfeeding and rooming-in.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, consistent patient education, and safeguarding educational needs and barriers to learning.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in DC required or compact state licensure.
• Associate's degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• CPR certification for healthcare providers required.
• C-EFM certification required within 12 months (15 months for new grads)

Responsibilities

• Provide family-centered postpartum nursing care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support breastfeeding and skin-to-skin practices.
• Assist in management of perinatal care and education for new families.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

MedStar Health in Washington, DC seeks a Registered Nurse for the Postpartum Unit 5D/5F to provide family-centered care and support for healthy birth outcomes. You will work with the Special Mom, Special Baby program to manage a range of antenatal and perinatal cases and promote breastfeeding and rooming-in.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, consistent patient education, and safeguarding educational needs and barriers to learning.