RN - Postpartum/Lactation

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH); Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for per diem shifts in BirthPlace and Nursery. The role requires providing high‑quality perinatal care, patient and family education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Massachusetts RN license, with BSN preferred, and postpartum/mother baby experience. Certifications like NRP and BLS are expected, supporting safe, evidence‑based practice across shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing.
• BSN degree preferred when available.
• Postpartum/Mother Baby experience required.
• Massachusetts RN license in good standing.
• Certified in IBCLC preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, mental, and psychological status of patients using age-appropriate knowledge.
• Plans, evaluates, and supervises care of all patients assigned.
• Works collaboratively with other disciplines in care of patients.
• Participates in educational programs to improve technical skills.
• Provide patient and family education on care and discharge.
• Synthesize care information to formulate nursing diagnoses.
• Direct care for breastfeeding women in BirthPlace and Nursery.
• Serve as liaison for staff regarding breastfeeding support.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Team collaboration

Patient education

Perinatal care

Education

Graduate - approved School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Postpartum / Mother Baby experience required

Current RN License, Massachusetts

IBCLC

NRP

AHA BLS

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Per Diem; varied hours/shifts according to operational need

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assess physical, mental, and psychological status of patient using age-appropriate knowledge.
• Plans, evaluates, and supervises care of all patients assigned.
• Works collaboratively with other disciplines in care of patients.
• Participates in formal and informal educational programs to improve technical skills.
• Responsible for continued learning and application to practice.
• Synthesizes patient care information to formulate appropriate nursing diagnosis.
• Responsible to provide patient and family education.
• Work practice reflects philosophy purpose and policies of the hospital department.
• Assesses and directs care for all breastfeeding women on the BirthPlace and in the Nursery.
• Acts as a liaison for staff in the hospital for women who are breastfeeding.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Education/Experience Required

• Graduate - approved School of Nursing
• B.S.N. preferred
• Postpartum / Mother Baby experience required

Registration/Certification

• Current RN License, Massachusetts
• I.B.C.L.C.
• NRP
• AHA BLS

Pay Range

$37.14 - $76.08

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled