Title:

Registered Nurse

Job Summary:

The Postpartum Registered Nurse provides comprehensive care to mothers and newborns during the postpartum period. This role focuses on promoting maternal and neonatal health, educating patients and families, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for recovery after childbirth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for postpartum mothers and newborns.
• Monitor maternal vital signs, physical recovery, and emotional well-being, including signs of postpartum complications (e.g., hemorrhage, infection, mood disorders).
• Monitor and assess newborn health, including vital signs, feeding patterns, and growth parameters.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed, following hospital protocols.
• Provide patient and family education on postpartum care, breastfeeding, newborn care, contraception, and postpartum warning signs.
• Collaborate with physicians, lactation consultants, and other healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Support pain management and comfort measures for postpartum patients.
• Facilitate patient discharge planning, ensuring that patients and families understand follow-up care instructions.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, infection control, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families, promoting a positive postpartum experience.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) acceptable.
• Prior experience in obstetrics, labor & delivery, or postpartum care preferred.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.