RN - Mother Baby

Cynet Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Mother Baby unit in Lafayette, Indiana. The role involves caring for mothers and newborns in a 14-room unit with roughly 10 census daily, and requires adherence to clinical standards.

Shifts are Night 3x12-Hour with 12-hour shifts when on duty. Float within scope, weekend coverage every other weekend, and a background check will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Previous charge experience is required.
• Experience with a patient ratio of 3 to 4.
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for mother-baby and neonate patients.
• Perform newborn assessments and postpartum care.
• Discharge teaching and patient education.
• Assist with breastfeeding support and postpartum hemorrhage management.
• Follow safety protocols and infection control measures.

Skills

Charge nurse experience

Patient ratio management

Infection control

Tools

Cerner charting

Job description

RN - Mother Baby

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Post Partum

Duration: 12 months

Shift: Night 3x12-Hour

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 1 year required

License: Must be in hand prior to start date

Certifications: BLS, NRP

Must-Have:

• Previous charge experience
• Experience with a patient ratio of 3 to 4
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system

Description:Candidates must provide all schedule requests and accommodations upon submission.Requests made after the offer or during the assignment are not guaranteed to be approved.Candidates must be willing to float within their scope of practice.Weekend coverage is required every other weekend.Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.Local nurses are not accepted for this position.Candidates will be required to take on second RN duties and care for appropriate patients, including infants and mothers.Travelers with 18 months of experience are preferred.Candidates must possess experience in maternal child health units.The patient age group includes neonates.Daily census in the unit typically includes around 10 patients.The unit consists of 14 rooms and beds.Candidates must be able to assist with various tasks such as discharge teaching, infant assessments, and postpartum care.Skills required include administration of medications, breastfeeding support, postpartum hemorrhage management, and newborn assessments.Candidates must be prepared to follow safety protocols and infection control measures.Floating is required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals.Two supervisor references are required for submission.Only candidates from accredited nursing programs will be considered.A background check will be conducted before any offer is made.