RN - Maternal/Child

North Country Hospital•Newport, VT

About The Position

North Country Hospital is a community-focused, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital in northern Vermont. The Maternal/Child Registered Nurse provides care to pregnant patients, mothers, newborns, and pediatric patients. The role requires meticulous, compassionate care and knowledge of pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum complications and treatments, as well as the ability to recognize normal and abnormal presentations in children. The RN follows AWHONN professional standards, standards of care, and recommendations, and incorporates current evidence-based practices into daily care to support holistic, high-quality outcomes and a positive birthing experience. All North Country Hospital employees must follow hospital policies and standards of behavior, and nurses must adhere to the NADM-Education Nursing Staff policy.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations.
Flexibility to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
Commitment to patient-centered care and a positive birthing experience.
Annual External Fetal Monitoring (EFM) and NICHD terminology in clinical documentation.
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN); Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is accepted.
Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) or a relevant specialty is preferred but optional.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; it can be obtained at North Country Hospital during orientation.

Responsibilities

Assess and monitor pregnant patients before, during, and after childbirth.
Assist doctors and midwives with deliveries.
Administer medications and perform necessary medical procedures under the direction of healthcare providers.
Coach mothers during labor, including breathing and relaxation techniques.
Provide postpartum care to mothers and newborns, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with breastfeeding.
Communicate with patients and families, explain procedures, and provide emotional support.
Document patient information and maintain accurate medical records.
Operate and monitor medical equipment, including fetal monitors.
Identify complications or emergencies and respond promptly.
Educate parents about newborn care, including bathing, feeding, and cord care.
Incorporate evidence-based best practices and current research into daily care.
Follow AWHONN standards and recommendations, hospital policies, standards of behavior, and the NADM-Education Nursing Staff policy.