PRN RN Birth Assistant: Birth Room Support

Community of Hope; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Life & disability insurance

403(b) retirement

Career growth

Job summary

Community of Hope is seeking a caring RN Birth Assistant to support CNMs with non-clinical needs during labor, birth, and immediate postpartum care at our NE Washington, DC Birth Center. This PRN/On-Call role reports to the Family Health and Birth Center team and requires a BSN, DC RN license, CPR and NRP, plus completion of an on-site skills test.

Benefits emphasize equity, compassion, and well-being within a non-profit environment, with a focus on serving underserved communities in DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science degree in nursing required.
• A current, unencumbered DC Registered Nurse license.
• Valid CPR Certification.
• Valid NRP certification.
• Completion of skills test on or before first day of employment.
• Ability to work in a non-profit environment.
• Proof of required vaccinations is required, with accommodations possible per law.

Responsibilities

• Sets up birth room for laboring patient and maintains a clean, comfortable environment.
• Provides ongoing support for patient and family from admit to discharge.
• Monitors maternal vital signs, fetal heart tones, and neonate vitals per guidelines; reports abnormalities.
• Assists CNMs with delivery-related tasks and emergency procedures as directed.
• Documents times of procedures, births, and medications given.
• Assists CNM with maternal recovery and post-birth room turnover.

Education

Bachelor of science degree in nursing

Job description

Community of Hope is seeking a caring RN Birth Assistant to support CNMs with non-clinical needs during labor, birth, and immediate postpartum care at our NE Washington, DC Birth Center. This PRN/On-Call role reports to the Family Health and Birth Center team and requires a BSN, DC RN license, CPR and NRP, plus completion of an on-site skills test.

Benefits emphasize equity, compassion, and well-being within a non-profit environment, with a focus on serving underserved communities in DC.