Staff Nurse (RN) - Postpartum - Contingent/IRP

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) for the Postpartum unit. This contingent/IRP role focuses on delivering high‑quality, family‑centered care in a private postpartum setting, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to support mothers and infants during hospital stays.

Responsibilities include assessing and planning care, directing nursing activities, and ensuring safety and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from a CCNE- or ACEN-accredited program required.
• Current Ohio RN license or interim permit; ongoing licensure maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide nursing care to patients and families, directing and supervising other care team members.
• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, delegate and evaluate patient care in alignment with professional practice.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, nurses, pediatric providers, social workers, case managers, and lactation consultants to deliver coordinated care.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Nursing degree from CCNE/ACEN accredited program

Job description

Job Title:Staff Nurse (RN) - Postpartum - Contingent/IRPDepartment:University Hospital | Postpartum & Nursery

Scope of Position:

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient’s involvement in his/her own plan of care and reducing the length of hospitalization, The staff nurse plays a critical role in staff engagement , the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost effective care.

Position Summary:

The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation

Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program required.

Current Ohio license or interim permit. 2 years experience in relevant care setting preferred.

On-going: Maintains current Ohio RN license. Meets mandatory educational and health requirements. Demonstrates

computer skills required to meet job functions.

The OSU postpartum unit features 49 private rooms designed to support a truly family‑centered experience, encouraging birth parents and infants to remain together throughout their stay. Our nursing team partners closely with OB physicians, nurse midwives, pediatric providers, social workers, case managers, and lactation consultants, and collaborates daily with UCAs and PCAs to deliver coordinated, compassionate, and comprehensive care.

Location:University Hospital - Doan Hall (0089)Position Type:IntermittentScheduled Hours:0.2Shift:Rotating ShiftFinal candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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