Registered Nurse / RN Post Partum

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ, seeks a Night Shift Post-Partum Couplet Care Registered Nurse to provide newborn and maternal care, coordinate with the care team, and support family education.

The role requires BLS and NRP certifications, NJ RN licensure or multistate license, and 1–2 years of Mother/Baby or Med-Surg nursing experience, with a focus on safety and clinical excellence in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program.
• NRP Certification required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer.
• RN license issued by New Jersey Board of Nursing or a Multistate license from the NCL.

Responsibilities

• Care for a specific postpartum patient population.
• Direct and oversee care provided by other caregivers through delegation and coordination.
• Coordinate patient care and unit activities among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.
• RN Staff Nurse reports to the Nurse Manager.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care

Coordination

NRP Certification

BLS Certification

RN License (NJ or Multi-state)

Education

NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview:

Join our team as a night shift, full time, Post Partum Couplet Care Registered Nurse in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare BetterThrive:

We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

People-First:

We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better:

We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team: Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Responsibilities:

The RN Post-Partum Staff functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes.

This position directs and oversees the care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination.

This position effectively coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.

The RN Staff Nurse reports to the Nurse Manager.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN-accredited program in nursing
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient careor the American Red Cross (ARC).
• Registered Nurse (RN) with the New Jersey Board of Nursing or an RN Multistate License from the NCL is required.
• 1-2 years Mother/Baby and/or Medical-Surgical nursing experience.
• Completed basic AWHONN Electronic Fetal Monitoring Course within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• OB nursing certification preferred.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.