Registered Nurse - Mother/Baby - RNMB 26-00844
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Registered Nurse – Mother/Baby
Location: Ithaca, NY
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule Options:
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Day Shift: 3 × 12-hour shifts per week
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Night Shift: 3 × 12-hour shifts per week
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Hours: 36 hours/week
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mother/Baby Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to postpartum mothers and newborns in an acute care hospital setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills, patient education expertise, and a family-centered approach to care.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive postpartum care to mothers following vaginal and cesarean deliveries
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Assess, monitor, and document maternal and newborn conditions
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Support breastfeeding initiation, education, and newborn care instruction
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Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols
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Monitor vital signs, pain levels, lochia, incision sites, and infant feeding/output
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Educate patients and families on postpartum recovery, newborn care, and safe sleep practices
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Collaborate with OB providers, lactation consultants, pediatric teams, and interdisciplinary staff
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Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
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Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Required Qualifications
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific requirements apply)
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Minimum 1 year of recent Mother/Baby or Postpartum nursing experience
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BLS certification (AHA preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in a high-volume postpartum or women’s services unit
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NRP certification
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Strong patient education and family-centered care skills
For more details contact at sjackson@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.