RN - Mom and Baby Care

Mother-Baby Nurse (RN)

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mother-Baby Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team. The Mother-Baby Nurse provides exceptional care to postpartum mothers and their newborns, ensuring a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Part time

FTE: 0.60

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: 12 Hour Days (United States of America)

This role involves monitoring the health of both mother and baby, providing education on newborn care, and promoting bonding and breastfeeding. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in postpartum care, patient-centered, and dedicated to fostering a positive experience for families during this critical time.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide comprehensive care to postpartum mothers and their newborns, including physical assessments, monitoring vital signs, and addressing any medical concerns.
• Support and educate new parents on infant care, breastfeeding, and postpartum self-care.
• Assist with initiating and maintaining breastfeeding, offering guidance and addressing challenges.
• Monitor mothers for signs of postpartum complications, such as infection, excessive bleeding, or mood disorders, and intervene as needed.
• Observe and assess newborns for signs of jaundice, feeding difficulties, or other health concerns.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians. Respond to emergencies promptly and provide critical care as necessary.
• Educate families on safety measures, including safe sleep practices and car seat safety.

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.