Registered Nurse - Float Pool - Labor & Delivery/Postpartum

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environ

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is seeking an experienced Float Pool Registered Nurse for Labor & Delivery and Mother Baby to deliver family-centered, evidence-based care across both units. The RN will float as needed, collaborate with physicians, midwives, and lactation consultants, and uphold high safety and quality standards.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, a DC RN license, and 2+ years in obstetric nursing with BLS; NRP and AWHONN/STABLE

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• DC RN License required.
• Two years of recent acute care Labor & Delivery and Mother Baby experience.
• Current BLS certification; NRP/ AWHONN/STABLE certifications preferred.
• Emergency obstetrical skills and neonatal resuscitation knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care during labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum, and newborn care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for mothers and newborns.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being with appropriate techniques and monitoring devices.
• Respond to obstetrical emergencies and provide rapid intervention as needed.
• Administer medications, blood products, and IV therapies per policy and orders.
• Assist physicians, CNMs, and anesthesia providers during obstetrical procedures.
• Provide postpartum assessments, pain management, breastfeeding support, newborn education, and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on labor expectations, postpartum recovery, and infant care.
• Float between Labor & Delivery and Mother Baby units as needed.
• Document care accurately in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Participate in rounds, handoffs, and care conferences; advocate for patients.

Skills

L&D nursing

Mother Baby care

BLS

NRP

Fetal monitoring

STABLE

AWHONN monitoring

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

DC RN License

Job description

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.

We are seeking an experienced Float Pool Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery/Mother Baby (Full Time-Days)

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Float Pool (Labor & Delivery/Mother Baby) provides comprehensive, family-centered nursing care to obstetric, postpartum, and newborn patients across the Women’s Services division. This role requires the ability to safely and effectively float between Labor & Delivery and Mother Baby units while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence, patient safety, and compassionate care. The RN collaborates with physicians, midwives, lactation consultants, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver exceptional care throughout the childbirth experience.

Job Responsibilities/Requirements

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients during labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum, and newborn care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans for mothers and newborns.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being using appropriate assessment techniques and fetal monitoring technology.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to obstetrical emergencies, including maternal hemorrhage, fetal distress, shoulder dystocia, eclampsia, and neonatal resuscitation.
• Administer medications, blood products, and intravenous therapies in accordance with hospital policies and provider orders.
• Assist physicians, certified nurse midwives, and anesthesia providers during labor, delivery, cesarean sections, and other obstetrical procedures.
• Provide postpartum assessments, pain management, breastfeeding support, newborn education, and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families regarding labor expectations, postpartum recovery, newborn care, safe sleep, and infant feeding.
• Promote patient safety by adhering to infection prevention, medication administration, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Float between Labor & Delivery and Mother Baby units based on patient care needs while maintaining competency in each specialty.
• Accurately document patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, shift handoffs, and patient care conferences.
• Serve as a patient advocate while delivering culturally competent, compassionate care.
• Respond to obstetrical and neonatal emergencies in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Precept new employees and nursing students as assigned.
• Participate in continuing education, competency validation, and departmental quality improvement initiatives.

To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com/ or https://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center.

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center Employee, You Will Be Part Of An Exceptional Team With The Following Benefit Offerings

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

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Skills

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• DC RN License required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent acute care Labor & Delivery nursing experience and Mother Baby experience.
• Demonstrated competency in both Labor & Delivery and Mother Baby nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required.
• Intermediate or Advanced Electronic Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN) certification preferred.
• STABLE certification preferred.

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