Contract Clinical Nurse - Ante Postpartum
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to antepartum and postpartum patients, including those with routine and high-risk pregnancies. The nurse assesses patient needs, develops and implements individualized care plans, monitors maternal and fetal well-being as appropriate, and supports postpartum recovery. The Clinical Nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote safe clinical outcomes, provide patient education, and create a positive experience for mothers and families. This role requires rapid clinical assessment, sound judgment, and adherence to professional nursing standards in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment. Practice is aligned with organizational values, quality improvement principles, and regulatory requirements. The position is offered as a 13–26-week contract assignment. Contract roles are designed with a focus on conversion to permanent employment, and extensions may be available based on business needs and mutual interest.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- License to practice as a Registered Nurse in Florida.
- Hospital experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care based on comprehensive assessment of physical, psychosocial, developmental, educational, and spiritual patient needs.
- Develop, implement, document, and communicate goal-directed plans of care.
- Monitor patient status and promptly identify, escalate, and respond to changes requiring clinical intervention.
- Maintain a safe patient care environment and comply with infection control and patient safety standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to coordinate care and support clinical decision-making.
- Participate in quality improvement, performance improvement, and organizational initiatives.
- Serve as charge nurse or preceptor when assigned, supporting unit operations and staff development.
- Maintain required competencies, continuing education, and mandatory training.
- Provide patient education and support postpartum recovery.
