Job description

Postpartum/ Couplet Care/ Mother/Baby Registered Nurse for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Full-Time or Part-Time, Employed Civilian Position

Inpatient Labor and Delivery unit, NIGHT position

Compensation & Benefits:

• 2K SIGN ON BONUS
• $52/hr + $6/hr night differential + $4.23/hr benefits pay = $62.23/hr
• 10 days PTO, 7 paid sick days, 11 paid holidays
• benefits pay covers the cost of health ins
• Dental, Vision, 401K

Experience:

• Experience as a Registered Nurse for 3 years with at least two years as an RN caring for high-risk obstetrical patients. Experience in the full spectrum of post-partum care.
• Possess knowledge of normal and abnormal newborn physical and neurological development and application of same in delivery of nursing care to infants from birth until seven days of age
• Possess knowledge of normal and abnormal female anatomy and physiology, common gynecological surgery and application of same in delivery of nursing care to obstetrical patients.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and reacts quickly and appropriately in emergency situations. Must have the ability to obtain, assess, and report critical lab or diagnostic results to patient’s physician in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Degree/Education: A graduate of an Associate or Bachelor of Registered Nursing from a National League of Nursing (NLN) approved program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification
• Valid, unrestricted, RN license in at least 1 state, territory or commonwealth of the US.
• US Citizen

Duties:

• Provide care to normal and high risk postpartum patients (the MTF has approximately 80% high risk population, e.g. PIH, diabetes, pre-term labor, multiple gestations). Recognize changes in maternal and/or newborn infant condition that would constitute an emergency situation and responds appropriately.
• Assess patient readiness for rooming-in, transfer to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), or discharge.
• Monitor and transition mothers/newborns during the immediate post-delivery
• Establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources including time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain excellent patient assessment skills. Use the nursing process as a basis for professional practice. The contracted RN will demonstrate proper preparation of patient’s for treatments and procedures, to include surgical interventions. Evaluate effectiveness of self, care given by all health team members, and contribution of systems, environment, and instrumentation in progressing patient toward outcomes.

Procedures/Skills:

• Skilled in setting up, operating and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers and other clinic-specific equipment
• Operate and monitor the performance of essential equipment used in the care of stable newborns, e.g. radiant warmer, blood glucose monitor, pulse oximeter, medications via syringe pumps, etc. Interpret and respond to data generated by such equipment
• Safely administer prescribed medications including IV push drugs and IV drips specific to pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum and neonatal care as described. Monitor and document patient response.
• Administer oxygen therapy, monitor oxygen equipment, and interpret and respond to data. Monitor patient and interpret and respond to data.
• Identify potential post-anesthetic patient problems; specifically, airway management, hemodynamic instability and pain control, and intervene appropriately

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $62.23 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Labor & Delivery
• Ob/Gyn

Physical setting:

• Inpatient
• Level III trauma center

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bethesda, MD 20889: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 3 years (Required)
• postpartum: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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