Registered Nurse / RN Post Partum

Ardent Health Services; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Night Shift, PRN Post Partum Couplet Care Registered Nurse in Westwood, NJ. This role requires proven experience in nursing, particularly in Mother/Baby and/or Medical-Surgical care. The RN will oversee caregiving duties, coordinating with nursing peers and physicians to ensure quality patient outcomes and effective unit activities. Required certifications include NRP and BLS, and candidates must be licensed as an RN in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN-accredited program in nursing.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Caregiver for a specific patient population to achieve desired outcomes.
• Oversee care provided by other caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.

Skills

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification

BLS certification

Experience in Mother/Baby nursing

Experience in Medical‑Surgical nursing

Education

Graduate of an NLN/AACN-accredited program in nursing

Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey

Job description

Overview

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

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 care or 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.