RN Postpartum

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Postpartum role provides nursing care on 6 and 8 Center at Butterworth Hospital, secure units with 20 private beds each that specialize in Women and Infant Services. The units care for postpartum Mother-Baby couplets following labor and delivery and support parents through this transitional period with education and guidance. Lactation Peer Counselors and Consultants are available to assist new mothers.

The nurse delivers care responsibly and accountably in accordance with American Nurses Association standards and Michigan law, using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role upholds professional performance standards, including ethical and culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health, with the goal of achieving optimal outcomes.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required within 5 years.
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• 6 or more months of inpatient RN experience preferred.
• Patient care work experience in a women's health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care responsibly and accountably in accordance with American Nurses Association standards and Michigan law.
• Use the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Uphold professional standards related to ethical and culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health.
• Support postpartum parents through education and guidance during the transition after labor and delivery.
• Strive to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

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