RN - Postpartum

Cynet Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an RN - Postpartum to join our postpartum unit in Colorado Springs. The nurse will provide comprehensive care for mothers and newborns on a high-demand unit, ensuring safety and adherence to evidence-based practices.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, postpartum expertise, and active BLS/NRP certifications. Licensure is mandatory, with a 13-week assignment featuring 12-hour night shifts and a 36-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Postpartum experience that includes care for both mother and baby.
• Licensure is required for this position.
• BLS and NRP certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide postpartum and newborn nursing care for mother and baby.
• Monitor and respond to maternal and neonatal status following unit protocols.
• Adhere to AWHONN staffing guidelines and unit policies.
• Document patient care in Epic and coordinate with the care team.

Skills

Postpartum care

Nursing

Education

BLS certification

NRP certification

Job description

RN - Postpartum

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Post Partum (Mother Baby)

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, NRP

Must-Have: Postpartum experience that includes care for both mother and baby

Description:Hiring process includes candidate profile review and interview by the manager.Candidates should be available for the week of orientation.This unit has 22 L&D beds, 2 OR suites for C-sections, and 7 triage beds.There are 34 postpartum beds with an average of 8 births per day.AWHONN guidelines for staffing ratios are followed.The unit requires certifications in BLS and NRP.Common diagnoses include postpartum vaginal delivery, C-section, and care for newborns.RNs are not required to titrate drips.There is a charge nurse and house supervisor on duty at night, but the charge nurse does not take patients.There are no nurse aids or surgical techs on this unit.OB and NNP are in-house 24/7.Anesthesia is also available in-house 24/7.No RT equipment such as vents or CPAP is on this unit.Telemetry techs are not present; RNs must visualize pulse oximetry readings.The EFM system used is Epic.The unit allows for 6-week block scheduling.Every third weekend is required for shifts.There is a call requirement of 18 hours every 6 weeks.Floating is not a requirement but preferred candidates should be able to do labor and delivery if needed, and ACLS certification would be required for that.Scrub color for the unit is navy blue.Cancellation policy allows for up to 4 shifts to be canceled during a 13-week assignment.Charting system used is Epic.BSN is not required for this position.This position is in an acute care setting.