Registered Nurse RN Maternity, Per Diem

Trinity Health

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About The Position

At Saint Francis Hospital, the Postpartum/Maternity unit consists of 29 private rooms for postpartum, newborn, antepartum, and gynecology patients. Maternity nurses are responsible for providing care to women who are pregnant, recently gave birth, newborns, or for the woman who has had gynecological surgery.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.
• Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Connecticut.
• BLS CPR certification.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Acute Care, Medical-Surgical, or Maternity nursing experience preferred.
• Two years' experience for per diem positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and guidance to new mothers.
• Educate parents on best practices for feeding, bathing, and sleeping, as well as support breastfeeding.
• Monitor women and newborns for signs of illness or complications.
• Contribute to overall quality of nursing care through performance improvement techniques that impact patient care positively.
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with admin, colleagues, patients, and family members.
• Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided.

Benefits

• Per Diem work schedule.
• Rotating shifts.
• Award-winning hospitals and departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees