Maternal Newborn Nurse Night Shift - NJRNS

Job Title: Maternal Newborn Nurse Night Shift

Location: Healthcare Facilities Across New Jersey

Shift: Night 

Job Summary:

The Maternal Newborn Registered Nurse (RN) provides overnight care for postpartum mothers and their newborns, ensuring a safe and healthy recovery. The RN assists with newborn feeding, maternal recovery monitoring, and family education.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine postpartum and newborn assessments throughout the night.
• Monitor maternal recovery, pain levels, and potential complications.
• Provide overnight support for breastfeeding and bottle-feeding mothers.
• Ensure safe sleep practices and assist with newborn care.
• Administer pain relief medications and monitor postpartum healing.
• Recognize and respond to postpartum hemorrhage, infections, or neonatal distress.
• Maintain accurate patient records and document all interventions.
• Communicate effectively with oncoming shifts and multidisciplinary teams.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a Maternal Newborn, Postpartum, or Labor & Delivery unit in an acute care hospital.
• Strong understanding of maternal and neonatal health, breastfeeding support, and postpartum complications.

Education & Licensure:

• Required Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN).
• Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – AHA
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – AHA
• New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license

Work Schedule:

• Hours: 36 hours per week (3 x 12-hour shifts)
• Duration: 13 Weeks
• Shift Availability: Night
• Requirements: Every other weekend, holiday shifts required, no on-call

Languages:

• English (Speak, Read, Write)