Registered Nurse (Mother Baby Unit) - Part Time (Night Shift)

Lactation services are provided by our board certified lactation consultants and supported by our nurses who have extensive breastfeeding training. Mothers at risk for postpartum hypertensive complications are counseled and enrolled in our post-discharge surveillance program, Heart Safe Motherhood.

Newborns are evaluated daily by pediatricians or neonatologists, and can be taken to our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) should further evaluation be needed or complications arise. Newborn care procedures include hearing screens, evaluation and management of hyperbilirubinemia, car seat testing, screening for critical congenital heart defects, and metabolic screening. Patient education is central to postpartum care and address topics such as newborn care, maternal care and recognition of early warning signs of possible postpartum complications. Collaboration with Princeton Health’s Community Wellness services is also initiated as needed.

Schedule

Requirements

You will be required to work two night shifts per week, 7pm-7am. You will also be required to work every third weekend and every third holiday. Weekend night shifts within Mother Baby are considered Friday night and Saturday night.

Key

Roles and Responsibilities

All of our nurses and providers are trained in neonatal and obstetrical emergency response. In addition to routine care, nurses provide other clinical services such as insertion and care of peripheral IV lines, administration of blood and blood products, urinary catheterization, evaluation for postpartum depression risk factors and support, and pain management. Diagnostic services include bladder scanning, EKGs, ultrasound studies, external fetal monitoring and non-stress tests (for antepartum patients), x-rays, and laboratory tests.

Benefits You’ll Receive at PMPH/Penn Medicine

Medical, Dental, Vision, RX coverage plan options that best fit your personal & family needs Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HAS) to save pre-tax dollars 403b Retirement Savings: Our employer contribution begins on Day 1 of your employment Generous Paid Time Off benefits that give you the work-life balance today’s world needs Prepaid tuition assistance is available to benefit-eligible employees for approved courses of study after completing six months of employment.

What We Require for this Role

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required or in pursuit of.

Related Work Experience

Greater than 15 months of NICU professional nursing experience required.

Licensure, certification OR registration requirement

Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Active NJ RN license required. National Nursing Certification preferred. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range

$49.96 - $68.99/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.