REGISTERED NURSE-MOTHER INFANT UNIT P/T

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Mother Infant Unit. The role focuses on postpartum care for mother and newborn, with emphasis on education and support during discharge planning.

The selected candidate will have at least one year of acute RN experience in women and children, hold a NLN-accredited nursing degree, and maintain NJ RN licensure with BLS; ACLS/PALS may be required. Part-time night shifts (7PM-7AM) including weekends and holidays are available.

Qualifications

• One year minimum of acute RN women and children's experience.
• Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing.
• Current NJ-RN License and BLS; ACLS/PALS may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide postpartum care for mother and newborn.
• Educate families on infant care and discharge planning.
• Monitor vitals, administer medications, and document care.
• Collaborate with health care team to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

BLS certification

Education

NLN accredited School of Nursing

NJ-RN License

ACLS/PALS/NALS certifications

Job description

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

The Registered RN is a professional care-giver who, as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and who supervises and provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process including the therapeutic use of self. Follows established policies and procedures. Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors. Provides excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management and physicians. Applies Cooper core values. Other duties as required.

Overview

The Mother Infant Unit consists of 24 beds (between the 3rd and 5th floor of the Dorrance Building). This unit specializes in the care of the post-partum couplet. The care includes frequent assessments for post-partum complications of the mother and newborn including but not limited to preeclampsia, post-partum hemorrhage, and infant hypoglycemia. This unit specializes in offering emotional support to the new dyad while also providing extensive teaching and crucial education prior to discharge.

Experience Required

One year minimum of acute RN women and children's experience required.

Education Requirements

Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing.

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ-RN License (Registered Nurse); Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers);certain specialties may require advanced certification (i.e. ACLS, NALS, PALS)

Special Requirements

Part time,7PM-7AM, weekends and holidays required.