RN - Mom and Baby Care - Part Time

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Rust Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mother-Baby Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team. The Mother-Baby Nurse provides exceptional care to postpartum mothers and their newborns, ensuring a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire

Nice To Haves

• Mother Baby Experience

Responsibilities

• This role involves monitoring the health of both mother and baby, providing education on newborn care, and promoting bonding and breastfeeding.
• Provide comprehensive care to postpartum mothers and their newborns, including physical assessments, monitoring vital signs, and addressing any medical concerns.
• Support and educate new parents on infant care, breastfeeding, and postpartum self-care.
• Assist with initiating and maintaining breastfeeding, offering guidance and addressing challenges.
• Monitor mothers for signs of postpartum complications, such as infection, excessive bleeding, or mood disorders, and intervene as needed.
• Observe and assess newborns for signs of jaundice, feeding difficulties, or other health concerns.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Respond to emergencies promptly and provide critical care as necessary.
• Educate families on safety measures, including safe sleep practices and car seat safety.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree