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Position Summary:The postpartum unit at Deaconess Hospital is a 23 bed unit plus 3 Birth Wise suites in which patients can reserve to experience the home birth-like experience within the hospital. The postpartum nurse supports mom and baby couplet care per AHWONN staffing guidelines. The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, evaluating, and delegating the delivery of skilled patient care. The RN is directly accountable and responsible for the quality of care provided to patients and has the authority to direct care, provide education, seek resources at the unit/department level, and delegate appropriate tasks. The RN, using specialized knowledge, can perform the activities of administration, supervision, delegation and evaluation of nursing practice. The responsibility cannot be avoided by accepting the orders or direction of others. This position requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgement, and skill based upon the principles of biological, physiological, behavioral and sociological sciences, and requires critical thinking skills in making decisions regarding patient care, which includes knowledge and integration of relevant standards, resources, and data. The RN has continuous contact with physicians, patients, patient families/significant others, community agencies, patient care staff, and management.

Minimum Requirements:
One year experience in Acute Care setting preferred
Experience in mother baby, postpartum, or mom/baby area preferred

Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Bachelors Degree in Nursing, or obtained within three years from the initial date of hire. Employees may be grandfathered if hired in or prior to January 2021
Current Registered Nurse Licensure in the State of Washington
Current Health Care Provider level CPR BLS certification
NRP within 6 months of hire
Fetal monitoring within 6 months of hire
STABLE within 12 months of hire

Position Type: On-Call/Per-Diem
Full Time Employee: No
Primary Shift: Variable
Work Schedule: Night Shifts with option to work other shifts