Mother Baby Registered Nurse

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center | Main Campus
New York, USA

Mother Baby Registered Nurse

Union: NYSNA

7pm-7:30am

$116,922

• Assess, monitor, and provide nursing care to postpartum mothers and newborn infants.
• Perform comprehensive maternal and newborn assessments and document findings accurately.
• Monitor patients for complications and communicate changes in condition to the healthcare team.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed.
• Support breastfeeding and provide lactation education and assistance.
• Educate patients and families regarding postpartum recovery, newborn care, safe sleep practices, feeding, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, lactation consultants, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
• Promote patient safety and infection prevention practices.
• Respond appropriately to maternal and neonatal emergencies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental activities.
• Provide emotional support and compassionate care to patients and their families.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licensure & Certification

• Current New York State Registered Nurse license required.
• Current BLS Certification required.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification preferred or required within designated time frame.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Experience

• Previous Mother-Baby, Postpartum, Labor & Delivery, Newborn Nursery, or Women's Health experience preferred.
• New graduates may be considered based on organizational requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of maternal-newborn nursing practices and standards of care.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide patient and family education in a compassionate and culturally sensitive manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely assist and transfer patients.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Associates or better in Associates Degree.

Bachelor's Science or better in Bachelors in Science.

NYS RN

NYS RN Registration

NRP

BLS

ACLS

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