Presbyterian is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mother-Baby Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team. The Mother-Baby Nurse provides exceptional care to postpartum mothers and their newborns, ensuring a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. This role involves monitoring the health of both mother and baby, providing education on newborn care, and promoting bonding and breastfeeding. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in postpartum care, patient-centered, and dedicated to fostering a positive experience for families during this critical time.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time (0.9 FTE/36 hours per week)

Work Schedule: 12 Hour Nights

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

How You Grow, Learn And Thrive Matters Here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable alarm badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
  
  
  

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.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
  
  
  

Benefits

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.

Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn More About Our Employee Benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $51.00/Hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.