Postpartum Registered Nurse
AIMS LOCUM TENENS LLC d/b/a AIMS Force
Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Staffing partner
AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking experienced Postpartum Registered Nurses to provide care to mothers and newborns (couplet care) at Walter Reed. This role comes through AIMS LOCUM TENENS LLC d/b/a AIMS Force, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Oct 9
- Shift and hours
- 12.5-hour shifts · day shifts 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM · night shifts 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM 12.5-hour shifts: Day: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM Night: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
- Unit and setting
- Mother Infant Care Center · Military to provide care to mothers and newborns (couplet care) at Walter Reedmothers and newborns (couplet care)
- License
- RN license Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license from a U.S. jurisdiction.current, full, active, unrestricted RN license from a U.S. jurisdiction
Do you qualify?
- License
- current, full, active, unrestricted RN license from a U.S. jurisdiction Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license from a U.S. jurisdiction.
- Certification
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
- Certification
- NRP, renewed every 2 years Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - renewed every 2 years
- Education
- Diploma, ADN/AD or BSN from an accredited School of Nursing Education: Diploma, ADN/AD or BSN from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Experience
- 3 years continuous RN employment immediately before starting at WRNMMC Must have been continuously employed as an RN for 3 years immediately before starting at WRNMMC, including at least 2 years caring for high-risk obstetrical patients.
- Experience
- 2 years caring for high-risk obstetrical patients
- Experience
- experience in the full spectrum of postpartum care Must have experience in the full spectrum of postpartum care.
- Also asks
- nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE The nursing program must be accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
- Also asks
- U.S. citizen
- Also asks
- basic computer skills and ability to document in electronic medical records Basic computer skills and ability to document in electronic medical records such as MHS GENESIS.
- Also asks
- WRNMMC occupational health, immunization, credentialing, training, and security requirements Must meet WRNMMC occupational health, immunization, credentialing, training, and security requirements.
- Also asks
- Child Care Background Check (CBC) This position also requires a Child Care Background Check (CBC).
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Pays above most Maryland staff rolesMaryland staff postings that state pay run $31/hr to $61/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $52/hr, across 994 postings.
Benefits
- BenefitsDental insuranceDental insurance
- BenefitsHealth insuranceHealth insurance
- BenefitsVision insuranceVision insurance
- BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off
The role and schedule
- Charting
- MHS GENESIS ability to document in electronic medical records such as MHS GENESIS
- Day to day
- Provide direct nursing care to normal and high-risk postpartum mothers and newborns Provide direct nursing care to normal and high-risk postpartum mothers and newborns.
- Day to day
- Perform maternal and newborn assessments and develop nursing care plans Perform maternal and newborn assessments and develop nursing care plans.
- Day to day
- Provide couplet care and newborn monitoring Provide couplet care and newborn monitoring.
- Day to day
- Operate newborn equipment, including glucose monitors and pulse oximeters Operate newborn equipment, including glucose monitors and pulse oximeters.
- Day to day
- Provide newborn care and resuscitation when required Provide newborn care and resuscitation when required.
- Day to day
- Administer prescribed postpartum and newborn medications Administer prescribed postpartum and newborn medications.
- Day to day
- Monitor and manage potential post-anesthesia complications, including airway, pain, and hemodynamic concerns Monitor and manage potential post-anesthesia complications, including airway, pain, and hemodynamic concerns.
- Day to day
- Operate radiant warmers, IV infusion pumps, glucose monitors, and other clinical equipment Operate radiant warmers, IV infusion pumps, glucose monitors, and other clinical equipment.
- Day to day
- Provide breastfeeding, medication, newborn-care, and discharge education to patients and families Provide breastfeeding, medication, newborn-care, and discharge education to patients and families.
- Day to day
- Assess mother and newborn readiness for discharge or NICU transfer Assess mother and newborn readiness for discharge or NICU transfer.
- Day to day
- Complete accurate documentation in the electronic health record Complete accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
- Day to day
- Respond appropriately to maternal and newborn emergencies Respond appropriately to maternal and newborn emergencies.
- Day to day
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, training, simulations, quality improvement, and unit activities Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, training, simulations, quality improvement, and unit activities.
- Patients
- normal and high-risk postpartum patients The RN will care for both normal and high-risk postpartum patients
- Floating
- May float to NICU or Pediatrics after cross-training and competency verification May float to NICU or Pediatrics after appropriate cross-training and competency verification.
- Cross-training
- cross-training for NICU or Pediatrics
- Weekends
- at least 50% of weekends during each 6-week scheduling period Must work at least 50% of weekends during each 6-week scheduling period.
- On call
- one on-call shift per pay period One on-call shift per pay period is required.
- Holidays
- holiday and mission-essential coverage may be required Holiday and other mission-essential coverage may also be required.
- Details
- fast-paced maternal-child healthcare environment in a fast-paced maternal-child healthcare environment
The workplace
- Staffing partner
- AIMS LOCUM TENENS LLC d/b/a AIMS Force
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Labor & Delivery is a specialty you move into. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.
Original listing
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Benefits
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
Job Overview
AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking experienced Postpartum Registered Nurses to provide care to mothers and newborns (couplet care) at Walter Reed. The RN will care for both normal and high-risk postpartum patients, provide newborn care, administer medications, monitor patients following anesthesia, provide patient and family education, and prepare mothers and newborns for safe discharge.
Key Duties
Provide direct nursing care to normal and high-risk postpartum mothers and newborns. Perform maternal and newborn assessments and develop nursing care plans. Provide couplet care and newborn monitoring.
Operate newborn equipment, including glucose monitors and pulse oximeters. Provide newborn care and resuscitation when required. Administer prescribed postpartum and newborn medications.
Monitor and manage potential post-anesthesia complications, including airway, pain, and hemodynamic concerns. Operate radiant warmers, IV infusion pumps, glucose monitors, and other clinical equipment. Provide breastfeeding, medication, newborn-care, and discharge education to patients and families.
Assess mother and newborn readiness for discharge or NICU transfer. Complete accurate documentation in the electronic health record. Respond appropriately to maternal and newborn emergencies.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, training, simulations, quality improvement, and unit activities. May float to NICU or Pediatrics after appropriate cross-training and competency verification. Qualifications
Education
Diploma, ADN/AD or BSN from an accredited School of Nursing. The nursing program must be accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
Experience
Must have been continuously employed as an RN for 3 years immediately before starting at WRNMMC, including at least 2 years caring for high-risk obstetrical patients. Must have experience in the full spectrum of postpartum care.
Licensure
Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license from a U. S. jurisdiction.
Required
Certifications
BLS
S. t. a. b. l. e.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - renewed every 2 years Citizenship: Must be a U. S. Citizen. Computer
Skills
Basic computer skills and ability to document in electronic medical records such as MHS GENESIS.
Schedule 12.5-hour shifts: Day: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM Night: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM Must work at least 50% of weekends during each 6-week scheduling period. One on-call shift per pay period is required. Holiday and other mission-essential coverage may also be required.
Work Environment Hospital-based Mother Infant Care Center providing postpartum and newborn care. The RN works closely with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff in a fast-paced maternal-child healthcare environment.
Health & Security Requirements
Must meet WRNMMC occupational health, immunization, credentialing, training, and security requirements. This position also requires a Child Care Background Check (CBC).
What's around it?
Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Living costs about 5% above the US average