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Overnight Postpartum Rn Jobs in Idaho (NOW HIRING)

LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel We're looking for Labor and Delivery RNs for ...

Registered Nurse (OB)

Salmon, ID · On-site

$2.5K - $2.7K/wk

Seeking a compassionate OB Registered Nurse to provide exceptional care to mothers and newborns during labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery. When the OB unit census is low, the RN will float to ...

RN (Registered Nurse)

Nampa, ID · On-site

$63.25 - $74.75/hr

Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum Nampa , ID SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum experience for a 13-week contract in ID.

Travel Labor & Delivery RN

Nampa, ID · On-site

$2.5K - $2.7K/wk

LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum * Discipline: RN * Start Date: ASAP * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours * Employment Type: Travel Travel Labor & Delivery Registered ...

Postpartum assignments include full couplet care with car seat studies; AWHONN guidelines followed for ratios (1:6 for couplet care) * RNs titrate drips including Pitocin, Insulin, and Magnesium ...

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Overnight Postpartum Rn information

What is an overnight postpartum RN?

Overnight Postpartum Registered Nurses (RNs) are specialized nurses who care for mothers and newborns during the night hours following childbirth. Their responsibilities include monitoring the health and recovery of both mother and baby, providing education on newborn care, assisting with breastfeeding, administering medications, and responding to any complications that may arise. These nurses play a crucial role in ensuring a safe and supportive environment for families during the important postpartum period.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an overnight postpartum RN?

To thrive as an Overnight Postpartum RN, you need a solid background in maternal-newborn nursing, postpartum assessment, and neonatal care, usually supported by an active RN license and experience in maternity or obstetric units. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), fetal monitoring systems, and newborn screening protocols is typically required. Compassion, strong observation skills, and effective communication help build trust with new mothers and collaborate with night-shift teams. These competencies are vital for ensuring the safety, comfort, and recovery of mothers and infants during vulnerable overnight hours.

What are common challenges faced by an overnight postpartum RN, and how can they be managed?

Overnight Postpartum RNs often face challenges such as managing patient fatigue, balancing multiple patient needs, and supporting families during nighttime hours when resources may be more limited. Effective time management and strong communication skills are crucial for prioritizing care, addressing newborn feeding issues, and responding to postpartum complications. Building rapport with both patients and colleagues during handoffs ensures continuity of care and fosters a supportive work environment, which is essential for delivering high-quality, compassionate care overnight.

What is the difference between Overnight Postpartum Rn vs Labor and Delivery Nurse?

AspectOvernight Postpartum RnLabor and Delivery Nurse
CertificationsRN license, postpartum care trainingRN license, labor and delivery certification
Work EnvironmentPostpartum units, overnight shifts, caring for new mothers and infantsLabor wards, active delivery rooms, variable shifts
Job FocusPostpartum recovery, newborn care, patient educationLabor support, delivery assistance, immediate postpartum care

Both roles require RN licensure and involve caring for mothers and infants, but the Overnight Postpartum RN primarily provides postpartum and newborn care during overnight shifts, while the Labor and Delivery Nurse focuses on assisting during active labor and delivery. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job opportunity.

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LABOR & DELIVERY - POSTPARTUM REGISTERED NURSE

Mountain View Hospital

Idaho Falls, ID • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Mountain View Hospital (Idaho Falls) rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 60 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

943rd of 1,061 rated hospitals


Job description

Labor And Delivery - Postpartum Registered Nurse

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Postpartum Registered Nurse to join our team!

Job Summary:

Provides direct patient care in the Recovery and Postpartum setting, including both moms and infants. Provides assessment and planning for individualized patient care. Communicates with providers about changes in patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Performs general nursing duties in the Perinatal Department. Participates in performance improvement activities and quality assurance.

Benefits:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
  • Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. 2. Able to provide family centered care for a postpartum mother and baby on the mother-baby unit. 3. Able to assess neonate at delivery and perform neonatal resuscitation according to current guidelines. Will complete newborn resuscitation competency within 90 days of hire and recertify quarterly. 4. Able to perform vitals and initial admission and head-to-toe assessments on infants and adults and reassessments as per policy. 5. Implements a teaching plan based on identified learning need and evaluates effectiveness of learning. (Family is included as appropriate). 6. Able to formulate an individualized plan of care, revise plan as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness. 7. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. 8. Communicates appropriately any patient care issues and current assessment clearly to charge nurse, co-workers and providers. 9. Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs. 10. Coordinates and supervises patient care, as necessary.

About Mountain View:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current valid RN license with the state of Idaho.

Proof of completion of the following courses is required either at time of hire, or within the time frame designated:

• BLS Healthcare Provider within 2 weeks of hire. • NRP, ACLS, & STABLE within 6 months of hire. • BBNC within 12 months of hire. • Complete Mother Baby and Infant feeding competency prior to coming off orientation, and thereafter attend biannual skills lab to maintain competency. • Working knowledge of the human anatomy and its application to the well and sick perinatal patients.

Experience: Previous postpartum experience preferred.


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