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Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Women's Maternity (Postpartum)

As our Inpatient Women's Maternity (Postpartum) Registered Nurse, you will provide compassionate and specialized care to new mothers and their newborns, guiding them through the crucial postpartum period and empowering them for a healthy transition home. Every day you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care for mothers recovering from childbirth and for their newborns, focusing on both physical and emotional well-being. You will be expected to supervise care according to policies, procedures, and the State Nurse Practice Act. To be successful in this role, you must be a nurturing and skilled caregiver, adept at educating new families and supporting them through this transformative time, while adhering to established standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for postpartum mothers, conducting assessments of physical recovery from vaginal or Cesarean birth, monitoring vital signs, pain levels, fundal height, and identifying potential complications.
• Provide holistic care for newborns, including comprehensive assessments, vital sign monitoring, feeding support (breastfeeding and bottle feeding), initial infant education, and identification of any newborn concerns or anomalies.
• Implement and manage individualized care plans for mothers and newborns, ensuring safe medication administration, effective pain management, wound care, and addressing emotional and psychological adjustments to parenthood.
• Collaborate effectively with obstetricians, pediatricians, lactation consultants, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care, address family needs, and facilitate a smooth transition home.
• Provide extensive education to new parents on postpartum recovery, newborn care, safe sleep practices, feeding techniques, infant safety, and recognizing signs of distress in both mother and baby.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all maternal and newborn assessments, interventions, medications, and responses, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements for safe maternity care.

& THIS JOB OFFERS BOTH AN INCENTIVE AND RELOCATION: We are offering a $17,500 Sign-On Bonus in addition to relocation to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Union Work Agreement:

Shift Type: Rotating (Days and Nights)

Shift Length: 12 hours

On call expectations: No call

Weekend/Holiday Frequency: Every 3rd weekend

Required Qualifications

• Nursing Degree from an approved school of nursing
• 1-2 Years Of Inpatient Maternity, Postpartum, or Mother/Baby Nursing Experience REQUIRED
• Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the North Dakota Board of Nursing or Active Registered Nurse license in a compact state
• Working knowledge of postpartum maternal care, newborn assessment, breastfeeding physiology, and family-centered maternity care principles
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within the orientation period and meets re-certification as required
• Good communication skills necessary for constant communication, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, and medical center staff
• Accountable for own conduct and promotes and supports positive working relationships among staff, between other disciplines, departments, families, visitors, and patients
• Maintains confidentiality