REGISTERED NURSE -MOTHER BABY

REGISTERED NURSE – MOTHER BABY / POSTPARTUM
Location: Jamaica, NY | Shift: Full-Time Night 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Salary: $55.92/hr. + Differentials | Benefits: Full 1199 Union Benefits

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a member of the MediSys Health Network, is a 404-bed fully accredited community-based teaching hospital and Level I Trauma and Stroke Center. We provide comprehensive medical, pediatric, and psychiatric emergency services, ambulatory care, surgery, and a broad spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services.

We are seeking experienced Mother-Baby / Postpartum RNs for immediate full-time night shift opportunities. Selected candidates will provide exceptional care to mothers and newborns in a Baby-Friendly® designated unit recognized for excellence in breastfeeding support, mother-infant bonding, and family-centered care.

Why Join Our Mother-Baby Unit?

• Work in a modern, family-centered environment with 24-hour support for parents and doulas.
• Contribute to a unit that prioritizes breastfeeding education, uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact, and maternal-infant bonding.
• Competitive salary ($55.92/hr + differentials) with full 1199 union benefits including healthcare, retirement, and PTO.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Join a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive nursing team committed to quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide postpartum couplet care for mothers and newborns, ensuring safety, comfort, and recovery.
• Conduct breastfeeding education and health teaching for new parents.
• Monitor and assess high- and low-risk mothers and infants for complications and proper recovery.
• Administer vaccinations, routine newborn tests, and medications as ordered.
• Educate parents on newborn care, feeding techniques, and developmental milestones.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage complex postpartum and neonatal cases.
• Utilize EPIC EMR for timely and accurate documentation.
• Monitor maternal and infant vitals, assess fundus and incision sites, and manage postpartum hemorrhage if needed.
• Support lactation and breastfeeding techniques, including pumping guidance.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for families.

Tagged as: mother baby, post partum