Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing Mother​/Baby

Job Overview

At Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Registered Nurses in the mother and baby unit care for mothers and newborns. Through the years, Trinitas Regional Medical Center has demonstrated its commitment to women and children with a spacious 20-bed Mother Baby postpartum unit, modern Labor and Delivery and Recovery rooms, and a Level II Special Care Nursery. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

As a Mother and Baby Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:

• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and recognizing subtle clinical changes in newborns, using your judgment to intervene early and advocate for your patients
• Providing safe, evidence-based medications, treatments, and hands‑on care grounded in strong clinical judgment
• Maintains a thermo neutral environment for the newborn
• Assures newborn identification is present according to policy
• Obtains blood specimens via heel stick, as ordered, in the correct procedure and location
• Serving as a clinical partner to physicians and advanced providers, offering insight that supports timely, well‑coordinated care decisions with circumcision, including assurance of informed consent and newborn comfort measures
• Providing clear, compassionate education to patients and families so they feel informed, supported, and prepared for the next phase of care
• Ensuring accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record to promote continuity and patient safety
• Contributing your voice during interdisciplinary rounds, helping drive seamless communication and smooth transitions of care
• Taking an active role in a highly collaborative team environment where shared accountability and teamwork directly impact outcomes
• Pursuing continued professional growth through access to continuing education, clinical ladder opportunities, and organizational resources that support long‑term career progression

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal post‑partum physiological and psychological maternal adaptation
• Ready to access maternal‑newborn attachment and intervene if negative behaviors are noted
• A commitment to evidence‑based practice shapes your daily work
• Continuous support of breast‑feeding by providing consistent education, while discouraging the use of supplements and pacifiers by providing encouragement and utilizing resources for difficult feeding situations that matter to you
• Providing measures to decrease the risk of infant abduction and demonstrating appropriate response in actual and potential situations motivates you
• Empathy and professionalism are central to your approach
• A collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen

To be considered for this RN opportunity, you must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing, hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is strongly preferred and a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate must be obtained by the completion of the orientation period, as is prior patient care experience and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC.

This position offers a part‑time, day shift, 24 hour work week schedule, allowing you to build strong patient relationships while maintaining balance.

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full‑service healthcare facility serving those living and working in Eastern and Central Union counties. The hospital was established in January 2000,…