RN Postpartum

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Anesthesia Care Nurse (ACN) coordinates anesthesia care on Labor and Delivery by serving as a liaison between labor nurses and anesthesiologists. The role manages labor epidurals, including assisting with placement, dosing, and troubleshooting. The ACN also assists the anesthesiologist with spinal and general anesthesia in the operating room for cesarean sections and other obstetrical procedures. An advanced degree is not required, and this is not a CRNA role. The ACN evaluates obstetrical patients upon admission and provides anesthesia-related education throughout the labor and delivery experience.

The Labor and Delivery unit at Butterworth Hospital delivers an average of 8,000 babies annually. The unit includes 28 private birthing suites, an 11-bed triage area, three operating-room suites, and five recovery bays. Its staff includes RNs, Anesthesia RNs, Nurse Techs, OB Techs, and Unit Secretaries.

The posting lists two core schedule options: Core 1 consists of Friday and Saturday in week one, Wednesday and Thursday in weeks two and three. Core 2 consists of Sunday and Monday in week one, Wednesday and Thursday in week two, and Friday and Saturday in week three. The position is part-time, with 24 scheduled hours per week, 12-hour shifts, two days worked, night shift, and every other weekend.

Butterworth Hospital is Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals’ flagship hospital, located in Grand Rapids. It describes itself as a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and a regional leader in full-service hospitals.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required within five years.
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 180 days.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of women’s health nursing experience preferred.
• ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate anesthesia care on Labor and Delivery as a liaison between labor nurses and anesthesiologists.
• Manage labor epidurals, including assisting with placement, dosing, and troubleshooting.
• Assist the anesthesiologist with spinal and general anesthesia in the operating room for cesarean sections and other obstetrical procedures.
• Evaluate obstetrical patients upon admission.
• Provide anesthesia-related education to support patients throughout labor and delivery.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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