What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Mother Baby/Nursery position at Sentara?
Sentara RMH Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for Mother/Baby and Nursery! Preferred applicants will have experience specifically in Mother Baby/Nursery and will cross train into other areas of the unit.
Schedules available:
Full-Time nights: Three 12-hour shifts 7P to 7A per week with weekend rotation on Saturday and Sunday.
Call Requirement: Self Scheduled call 32-40 hours per 6 week schedule. Must be within 30 minutes of facility for call purposes.
Sign on bonus up to $20,000 available for qualified candidates.
About the LDRP:
Sentara RMH Medical Centers Family Birthplace includes 10 private bed L&D, and a 20 bed post-partum mother/baby. Our Level 2 newborn specialty care nursery has a 1 to 1 ratio while our intermediate care babies have a 1 to 3 nursing ratio. Our LDRP unit also offers post operative care for complex GYN and Breast surgical needs. This specialty area has a 100-member team cross trained to offer best in class healthcare to Harrisonburg, VA, and surrounding areas. The schedule is primarily 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holiday requirements. Awarded as US News Top Maternity Care Hospitals, the LDRP at Sentara RMH Medical Center offers state-of-the-art care while maintaining personalized experiences for all patients.
Learn more about Sentara RMH Medical Center - Family Birthplace!
Transition to Practice/ Nurse Residency Program
The Women’s Health Transition to Practice program will focus on the transition experience with support and skill acquisition for practice in Labor & Delivery (L&D) (14 weeks training), Labor-Delivery-Recovery-Postpartum (LDRP) (16 weeks training), Antepartum (12 weeks training), Mother/Baby (12 weeks), or Nursery (12 weeks).
Program includes:
Formal delivery of fundamental Women’s Health nursing concepts and standards via Perinatal Orientation and Education Program (POEP) modules blended with in-person sessions utilizing case studies, gaming, simulation, and skills labs
Exposure to Sentara policies and evidence-based practice guidelines as recommended by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses
Hands-on experience in Women’s Health alongside a trained nurse preceptor or Mentor within department.
Opportunity to share experiences and network with peers in a safe, protected environment
Series of virtual professional development sessions with mentoring (optional for experienced nurses)
Sentara is a career destination for professional nursing. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care in a dynamic healthcare setting. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, delivering treatments, and supporting patients and families with education and compassionate service. The RN collaborates within an interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress, make clinical adjustments, and advocate for the best patient outcomes, ensuring safety and adherence to evidence-based practices.
Education
Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing
BSN or MSN Preferred
Certification/Licensure
Women's Care - Perinatal departments; NRP within 6 months of hire.
BLS within 90 days of hire
Registered nursing license required
EFM- Electronic Fetal monitoring preferred
Certified Obstetrics Nursing preferred
Experience
2 years of acute care registered nurse experience in Women's health preferred
1 year of acute care registered nursing experience highly preferred
Mother/Baby or Nursery specific Experience preferred
Strong understanding of patient safety protocols.
Manages complex cases in fast-paced environments
Communication with patients and providers
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