Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Post Partum for a travel nursing job in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Post Partum
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/13/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title: Postpartum Registered Nurse (Postpartum RN)**Job Summary:
A Postpartum Registered Nurse (Postpartum RN) provides comprehensive care to postpartum mothers and their newborns during the immediate post-delivery period. The Postpartum RN focuses on physical, emotional, and educational support, ensuring the health and well-being of both mother and newborn as they transition to home and family life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and monitor maternal health, including physical recovery, wound care, and breastfeeding support.
- Provide education and support to mothers regarding infant care, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, and parenting.
- Administer medications and treatments, including pain management, contraception, and lactation support.
- Monitor newborn health, including feeding, growth, and developmental milestones.
- Educate mothers and families on newborn care, feeding techniques, and identifying signs of illness or distress.
- Collaborate with pediatricians, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care.
- Support mothers in emotional and psychological adjustment during the postpartum period, addressing concerns such as anxiety, mood changes, or bonding issues.
- Assist with breastfeeding, helping with latch techniques, milk expression, and addressing breastfeeding challenges.
- Identify and manage postpartum complications such as infections, hemorrhage, and mental health concerns like postpartum depression.
- Provide emotional support and counseling to new mothers and their families, helping them navigate the emotional challenges of early motherhood.
- Ensure accurate documentation of maternal and newborn assessments, care plans, and progress according to hospital standards.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
- Licensure:
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Certification:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred.
- Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in maternal and newborn care preferred
Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #29953199. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Post Partum,19:00:00-07:00:00
About Wellspring Nurse Source
Wellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate for you. We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate. We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team. You're not just a number at Wellspring, you're a valued member of our family. Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.