RN - Mother/Baby - Per Diem

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse for the Postpartum 5 North unit at Cambridge Hospital. The RN will perform maternal and newborn assessments, provide education to the mother-baby dyad, and coordinate discharge planning from birth to discharge.

Requirements include MA RN licensure, BSN preferred, BLS required with NRP prior to orientation, and nursery experience; IBCLC certification is a plus. Per diem shifts include days and nights with 12-hour blocks.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• Current MA RN Licensure
• AHA BLS required, NRP required prior to unit orientation
• Current mother baby/nursery experience preferred
• IBCLC Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing assessment and care of mother throughout postpartum period
• Provide ongoing assessment and care of newborn per guidelines
• Educate maternal-newborn dyad from birth to discharge
• Coordinate discharge planning and follow-up care
• Participate in maternal-newborn unit quality initiatives

Job description

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital
Category: Registered Nurse
Department: Postpartum 5 North
Job Type: Per Diem
Union Name: MNA Cambridge

Work Schedule: Various ShiftsLength Of Shift(s) In Hours: 12 hours
Shift Details: 0700-1900;1900-0700
Hours/Week: 0.00
Weekend Requirements: N/A
Holiday Requirements: 1 major and 1 minor
On Call Requirements: None

The Maternity Suite at Cambridge Hospital is a beautiful unit with lovely views of downtown Boston and Harvard Square. It includes a Labor and Delivery (L&D) Unit and a Postpartum Unit and helps more than 1,100 growing families every year. The 7 bed labor unit has 3 triage bays and 2 ORs. We are proud of our multidisciplinary patient care, our culturally sensitive approach to labor and delivery, and some of the lowest C-section rates in Massachusetts.

The PostPartum Unit consists of 12 private rooms with a level 1b continuing care nursery. This unit provides care for mothers and infants right after birth and through the early stages of postpartum to discharge. We foster a culturally sensitive approach to couplet care and early family bonding.

Job Purpose: The RN provides an ongoing assessment and care of the mother through the postpartum periods according to established guidelines.Provides ongoing assessment and care of the newborn according to established guidelines.Provides education to maternal newborn dyad from birth to discharge. Orchestrates and coordinates discharge planning and follow up care for mother and newborn. Participates in ongoing maternal newborn unit based quality initiatives.Maintains clinical practice in accordance with AWHONN, ACOG, NRP, and AAP established guidelines.Successfully completes the maternal newborn unit based competency programs as required

Qualifications/Requirements:

BSN preferred

Current MA RN Licensure

Current AHA BLS BLS required, NRP required prior to completion of unit orientation

Current mother baby/ nursery experience required; Level 1B nursery experience strongly preferred

RN - Lactation Consultant IBCLCDepartment DescriptionThe Maternity Suite at Cambridge Hospital is a beautiful unit with lovely views of downtown Boston and Harvard Square. It includes a Labor and Delivery (L&D) Unit and a Postpartum Unit and helps more than 1,100 growing families every year. The 7 bed labor unit has 3 triage bays and 2 ORs. We are proud of our multidisciplinary patient care, our culturally sensitive approach to labor and delivery, and some of the lowest C-section rates in Massachusetts. The PostPartum Unit consists of 12 private rooms with a level 1b continuing care nursery. This unit provides care for mothers and infants right after birth and through the early stages of postpartum to discharge. We foster a culturally sensitive approach to couplet care and early family bonding.Job Responsibilities:Provides an ongoing assessment and care of the mother through the postpartum periods according to established guidelines.Provides ongoing assessment and care of the newborn according to established guidelines.Provides education to maternal newborn dyad from birth to discharge. Orchestrates and coordinates discharge planning and follow up care for mother and newborn. Participates in ongoing maternal newborn unit based quality initiatives.Maintains clinical practice in accordance with AWHONN, ACOG, NRP, and AAP established guidelines.Successfully completes the maternal newborn unit based competency programs as requiredQualificationsBSN preferred Current MA RN LicensureCurrent AHA BLS BLS required, NRP required prior to completion of unit orientationCurrent mother baby/nursery experience required; Level 1B nursery experience strongly preferredIBCLC Certification by International Board of Lactation Consultants Examiner

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

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