Registered Nurse - Mother/Baby Unit in Waltham, MA

Work Days: 7A-7P rotation to nights, every other weekend, holiday as assigned Category: Registered Nurse Department: Postpartum 5 North Job Type: PT20Plus HPW Work Shift: Day / Night Hours/Week: 24.00 Union Name: MNA Cambridge $10k Sign-On Bonus (pro-rated for part-time employees) for newly hired experienced RNs with 2 years of experience in the specialty hired for. The Maternity Suite at CHA Cambridge Hospital is a welcoming unit with beautiful views of downtown Boston and Harvard Square. We provide support to over 1,100 growing families each year. Our Labor and Delivery (L&D) Unit includes a 7-bed labor unit with 3 triage bays and 2 operating rooms. We take pride in our multidisciplinary patient care, culturally sensitive approach to labor and delivery, and among the lowest C-section rates in Massachusetts. The Postpartum Unit features 12 private rooms along with a level 1b continuing care nursery. Here, we care for mothers and infants immediately after birth and throughout the early stages of postpartum until discharge, while fostering an environment that promotes couplet care and early family bonding. As an RN in this role, you will be responsible for: • Ongoing assessment and care of mothers during the postpartum period according to established guidelines. • Continuous assessment and care of newborns as per established protocols. • Providing education to the maternal-newborn dyad from birth to discharge. • Orchestrating and coordinating discharge planning and follow-up care for mothers and newborns. • Participating in ongoing quality initiatives within the maternal-newborn unit. • Maintaining clinical practice in accordance with AWHONN, ACOG, NRP, and AAP established guidelines. • Completing the required maternal-newborn unit based competency programs. Qualifications/Requirements: • BSN preferred • Current MA RN Licensure • Current AHA BLS required; NRP certification required prior to completion of unit orientation • Experience in mother-baby/nursery required; Level 1B nursery experience strongly preferred Newly hired experienced RNs committing to a minimum of two years of employment at Cambridge Health Alliance may be eligible for a $10,000 retention bonus. Part-time employees may qualify for a prorated retention bonus. Please consult with your HR Advisor for additional details. Please note that the final offer may vary within the published pay range based on individual experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is dedicated to fostering a workplace free of discrimination based on protected characteristics like race, religion, gender, age, and more. We believe strongly in equal employment opportunities and work hard to maintain a diverse and inclusive environment. At CHA, we are passionate about improving health in our communities and serving the diverse populations around us. Join us and help deliver exceptional care to families in need.