Post-Partum RN - Night Shifts

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Post-Partum Registered Nurse (RN)- NIGHT SHIFTS to join our team on day shifts at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), Bethesda, MD. The Post-Partum RN will provide care for postpartum mothers and newborns, monitor patients' conditions, and assist with breastfeeding support and education.

Education: The Postpartum Registered Nurse shall meet the education that apply to all healthcare
providers:

• Degree/Education: Earn a Diploma (AD or BSN) from an accredited school of Nursing
• Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: RN with a current, active, full, and
unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia,
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Must have and maintain
BLS, S.T.A.B.L.E, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)-renewed every 2 years.

Licensure/Registration: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a
Registered Nurse

Qualifications: The contract RN shall possess the following qualifications at all times during
contract performance:
• Experience: Continuously employed in the practice of Registered Nurse for 3 years prior to start
of work at the MTF, with at least two years as an RN caring for high-risk obstetrical patients.
Experience in the full spectrum of post-partum care.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Communication: Read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently to
effectively communicate with patients, families, and all healthcare providers.
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• Computer Skills: Demonstrate proficiency in basic computer operations, including word
processing and data entry for automated medical records (e.g., MHS GENESIS)

Competency Verification: Prior to performing independent patient care, the contract RN shall
successfully complete the following mandatory requirements. The timelines herein are firm and
sequential.
1. Prerequisite Training:

• Medication Test: Successfully pass the MTF's medication administration test. This test may be waived if the Government deems the RN has provided evidence of completing a comparable, recent pharmacology test.
• Procedural In-Services: Successfully complete the MTF-provided in-services for IV placement and blood administration before being assigned these tasks.

2. Phase A: Initial Unit Orientation:

• Timeline: This phase shall be completed within the first four (4) scheduled shifts.
• Scope: This orientation covers the essential familiarization required for basic, safe practice on the unit, including unit layout, emergency procedures, core equipment, and fundamental documentation workflows.

3. Phase B: Full Competency Verification:

• Timeline: The comprehensive, final unit-specific competency skills checklist shall be completed and documented within twenty (20) scheduled shifts of the employee's start date

Schedule:
This is a full-time position working night shifts. The exact schedule may vary based on the needs of the unit.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of postpartum women and their newborns as a Post-Partum RN! Contact us via email @ View email address on ziprecruiter.com for more information or to submit your resume! Come be a part of the Matrix Differenece!