RN- Nursery FT Nights

LCMC Health • Marrero, LA

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About The Position

The Nursery Registered Nurse provides care to healthy newborns following delivery and throughout their nursery stay, monitors their transition after birth, and supports families as they prepare to care for their newborns. The role includes assessing newborns, monitoring their well-being, providing routine care and treatments, educating parents, and collaborating with the care team to create a safe, nurturing, family-centered environment.

Requirements

• Current Louisiana or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• A genuine passion for caring for newborns and supporting growing families.

Nice To Haves

• Previous newborn, nursery, postpartum, or Mother/Baby experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to newborns following delivery and throughout their nursery stay.
• Monitor vital signs, temperature, feeding patterns, weight, and overall newborn well-being.
• Perform newborn assessments and identify changes in patient conditions.
• Administer medications, immunizations, and newborn screenings according to established protocols.
• Assist with newborn feeding, bathing, and routine daily care.
• Educate and support parents on newborn care, safe sleep practices, feeding, and discharge preparation.
• Collaborate with physicians, pediatric providers, Labor & Delivery, and Mother/Baby nursing teams.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and family-centered environment for every newborn.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed