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Registered Nurse (RN) OB Postpartum

Posted Nov 2

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour days
License
RN license
Term
Permanent

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UP Health System – Portage
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UP Health System – Portage is a community hospital located in Hancock, Michigan, serving the northernmost region of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Situated in the Keweenaw Peninsula area extending into Lake Superior, the hospital has been proudly serving the Western Upper…

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Labor & Delivery is a specialty you move into. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.

Original listing

Posted on UP Health System – Portage’s careers page.

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Job Type: Flex Position | 0.6 - 0.9 FTE or 48 - 72 hours/pp

Schedule

4 - 6 x 12-hour Variable Swing Shifts/pp, (11am-11pm), Christmas Even Years plus Every 3 rd Weekend and Every 3 rd Holiday Your experience matters UP Health System - Portage is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an OB Postpartum RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® .

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Come join our skilled, caring, and talented team. We take pride in delivering high‑quality care and fostering a supportive environment where team members care for one another as much as they care for their patients.

How you'll contribute

An OB Postpartum RN who excels in this role

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Performs other job duties as assigned Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're looking for Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor’s preferred).

Additional requirements include

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) One year med/surg experience preferred OB experience required NRP and STABLE required (within 6 months) Annual influenza vaccination or declination required Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Paula Swartout by texting or calling 906.282.1179 or use this link ( https://bit.ly/BookTimewithPaulaSwartout ) to schedule a phone call. More about UP Health System UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years.

We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System - Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

What's around it?

In Hancock, MI

Hancock, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent
$835/mo
Household income
$59,519/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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