Emerson Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Special Care Nursery

Emerson Hospital$70K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Bachelor's preferred)
  • Current Massachusetts RN license
  • BLS certification within 3 months of hire
  • NRP certification within 6 months of hire
  • Previous neonatal or special care nursery experience strongly preferred
  • Strong critical thinking, assessment, and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, evidence-based care to newborns requiring special monitoring and interventions
  • Participate in high-risk deliveries, providing immediate assessment and stabilization of neonates
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans for newborns and their families
  • Educate and support families through the emotional journey of special care
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary providers to coordinate and deliver comprehensive care
  • Document all findings, interventions, and outcomes clearly and accurately
  • Mentor colleagues and contribute to professional growth through preceptorship

Benefits

  • Supportive, collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of babies and families
  • Access to continuing education and professional development
  • Focus on family-centered care
  • Valued expertise and compassion in the workplace
Full Job Description
Registered Nurse - Neonatal / Level II Nursery

About the Role
Few nursing careers are as rewarding as caring for newborns at their most fragile moments. As a Registered Nurse in our Level II Nursery, you'll provide specialized care for neonates during high-risk deliveries and throughout their stay. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, and specialists to ensure the very best outcomes for babies and their families. Reporting to the Director of Obstetrical Nursing, you'll combine advanced clinical skills with compassion, advocacy, and family-centered support.

What You'll Do
  • Deliver safe, evidence-based care to newborns requiring special monitoring and interventions.
  • Participate in high-risk deliveries, providing immediate assessment and stabilization of neonates.
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans for newborns and their families.
  • Educate and support families through the emotional journey of special care.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary providers to coordinate and deliver comprehensive care.
  • Document all findings, interventions, and outcomes clearly and accurately.
  • Cross-cover Mother/Baby and Labor & Delivery units as needed.
  • Mentor colleagues and contribute to professional growth through preceptorship.
  • Stay current with continuing education, certifications, and evolving neonatal best practices.

What You Bring
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Bachelor's preferred).
  • Current Massachusetts RN license.
  • BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
  • NRP certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Previous neonatal or special care nursery experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong critical thinking, assessment, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Comfort with computer systems and commitment to patient confidentiality.

Why You'll Love It Here
Caring for newborns is more than a job it's a calling. At our hospital, you'll work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise and compassion are valued. Every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting difference for babies and their families, from the very first moments of life onward.

Join our Neonatal/Level II Nursery team and bring your skills, heart, and dedication to the tiniest patients who need it most. Apply today!

About Emerson Hospital

Emerson Hospital is a non-profit hospital located in Concord, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1911 and has since grown to become a leading healthcare provider in the region. The hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, cancer care, and more. Emerson Hospital is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities it serves.
Learn more about Emerson Hospital
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Founded
1911

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