Registered Nurse - Acute Care Family Beginnings Mother Baby in Flowood, MS

Registered nurses in mother baby units monitor newborns and mothers after birth, ensuring both receive the care needed to recover safely. This role protects vulnerable families at a critical time by identifying potential complications early through assessments and interventions. Nurses follow evidence-based protocols to provide direct care, coordinate with physicians, and educate families about newborn feeding and health.Prisma Health provides healthcare services to communities in South Carolina. The organization includes hospitals like Baptist Hospital where this role operates. Prisma Health focuses on delivering compassionate care that improves outcomes for patients and their families.On shifts, nurses assess patients using standardized tools and medical devices such as bedside monitors and electronic health records. They collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, and support staff in the unit to update care plans based on patient responses. Nurses delegate tasks to licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants while ensuring compliance with infection control procedures. One challenge involves managing night shifts that require alertness for potential emergencies without full 24-hour coverage.This full-time position works night shifts at Baptist Hospital. The acute inpatient setting may include weekend, holiday, and on-call schedules. Benefits include access to mandatory education and resources like Micromedex for medication information. Professional development opportunities focus on maintaining competency through reflections and licensure renewal.