Staff Nurse - Women and Infant Services - Postpartum

1w1 week ago

Nebraska Medicine

US · Full-time · $55,000 – $78,000

About this role

Provide, prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care with other health care providers to meet the holistic care needs of a designated group of patients in the Women and Infant Services - Postpartum unit. This role supports patients in the post-delivery period, ensuring both maternal and newborn well-being.

Day-to-day responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, administering medications, educating new mothers on infant care and recovery, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team to create individualized care plans. Nurses in this unit monitor vital signs, manage pain, and provide breastfeeding support.

Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration within the region’s top academic health network. Nebraska Medicine partners with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care, upholding a promise of dignity and respect for all backgrounds.

Enjoy up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs, supporting your growth as a nursing professional.

Requirements

Associate's degree in nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma required.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program.
Effective communication skills required.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.
Direct patient care experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide, prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care with other health care providers to meet holistic care needs of a designated group of patients.
Assess and monitor postpartum patients and newborns, including vital signs, pain management, and breastfeeding support.
Educate patients and families on postpartum recovery, newborn care, and infant feeding.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Document patient care accurately and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
Respond to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns to appropriate providers.