RN - Mother and Baby Care
Listed on 2026-01-23
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Pediatric Nurse, RN Nurse
RN - Mother and Baby Care
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Pay Range$37.80/hr - $55.40/hr
Location:
1100 Central Avenue SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States.
The Mother‑Baby Nurse provides exceptional care to postpartum mothers and newborns, ensuring a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. The role involves monitoring the health of both mother and baby, providing education on newborn care, and promoting bonding and breastfeeding.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive care to postpartum mothers and their newborns, including physical assessments, monitoring vital signs, and addressing any medical concerns.
- Support and educate new parents on infant care, breastfeeding, and postpartum self‑care.
- Assist with initiating and maintaining breastfeeding, offering guidance and addressing challenges.
- Monitor mothers for signs of postpartum complications, such as infection, excessive bleeding, or mood disorders, and intervene as needed.
- Observe and assess newborns for signs of jaundice, feeding difficulties, or other health concerns.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Respond to emergencies promptly and provide critical care as necessary.
- Educate families on safety measures, including safe sleep practices and car seat safety.
Sign‑on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.
Benefits- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities.
- Staff Safety: a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions).
- Malpractice liability insurance.
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
- EPIC electronic charting system.
Full time (FTE 0.9). Not exempt.
Work shift:
12 hour nights (United States of America).
- Associate Degree in Nursing.
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License.
- BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.
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