Registered Nurse - Mother Baby

The Registered Nurse – Mother/Baby provides high-quality, family-centered nursing care to postpartum mothers and their newborns. This role focuses on promoting maternal and newborn health, education, and safety through the application of professional nursing standards and evidence-based practices. The RN collaborates with families and interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive and compassionate care throughout the postpartum experience.

• Provide direct nursing care to postpartum mothers and newborns, including assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
• Support and educate new mothers on breastfeeding, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare providers.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to policies.
• Respond promptly to any changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records using the EPIC electronic health record system.
• Promote a safe, supportive, and healing environment for both patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Adhere to all hospital protocols, infection control procedures, and regulatory standards.

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Rhode Island.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of recent Mother/Baby or postpartum nursing experience.
• Proficiency in EPIC electronic health record system.
• Flexibility to work 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule — days, evenings, or nights (schedule provided in advance).
• Proficiency in the English language (verbal and written).

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
• Experience in labor and delivery or neonatal care.
• Strong interpersonal, patient education, and communication skills.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required.