Registered Nurse (RN) - Mother Baby

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Job description

We Are Hiring: Ascension Saint Thomas is hiring an RN for our Mother Baby unit at Saint Thomas Midtown. This is a 63 bed Mother Baby unit. The Mother Baby RN will work 3 shifts per week including every third weekend.

Location: Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital - Nashville, TN
Shift: Full-Time, Night

As a Mother Baby RN at Saint Thomas Midtown you will provide important physical and emotional care and recovery for both the new mom and the newborn baby following a delivery. The Mother Baby RN will educate the new mother and watch for signs of postpartum depression and may work in tandem with a lactation consultant to assist with breastfeeding. This nurse utilizes a strong set of skills to recognize and act upon postpartum emergencies for both patients. The Mother Baby nurse appreciates a busy working environment and the challenge of quickly detecting complications from childbirth. A large part of this position is teaching new mothers how to properly care for herself as well as her newborn after the delivery.

Responsibilities:
• Assess and monitor the new mother after delivery to ensure proper recovery and healing
• Clean and monitor the newborn baby
• Check vital signs
• Check cesarean incisions if applicable
• Remove catheters after delivery
• Dispense pain medication and/or antibiotics as needed
• Provide education to new parents regarding how to care for an infant
• Help the new mother with the emotional aspects of the birth recovery
• Work with lactation consultants to help the new mother breastfeed
What You Will Do: Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

What You Will Need: Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Drivers License preferred.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

Additional Preferences: No additional preferences.
Why Join Our Team: Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all. In FY2020, Ascension provided $2.4 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes more than 160,000 associates and 40,000 aligned providers across a national network of ministries. We offer rewarding careers across more than 2,600 sites of care - including 146 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities - in 19 states and the District of Columbia."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":6975,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":},"5":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":0}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"6":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":0}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"7":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":0}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"8":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":0}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"11":4,"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":0},"15":"Arial"}">As one of the largest health systems in the state, we offer rewarding careers across eight hospitals, in addition to a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and rehabilitation facilities. We employ more than 8,000 associates and serve a 68-county area. As we continue to grow, we need compassionate caregivers to join us on our journey and to help influence care across our hospitals. We provide our associates with the support needed to re-energize, engage and experience the joy of caring for our patients. If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, we invite you to apply today.

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