Cottage Health·Santa Barbara, California
Provide supportive care for the mother and infant dyad within a Baby Friendly environment. Focus on family unity, self-care procedures, and education regarding both human milk and formula feeding.
The Mother Infant Unit consists of 24 rooms and 29 beds; 5 rooms can accommodate semi-private occupancy, and a Level I newborn nursery area designed for the purpose of providing respite when needed, observation of high risk infants, and a procedure room. The philosophy of the unit is to foster family unity in a Baby Friendly™ environment while respecting parental choices regarding feeding and rooming- in, providing safe and therapeutic care. Health Care providers in this area mimic those in the Birth Center with the inclusion of pediatric care providers and lactation specialists.
MIU provides supportive care of the mother/infant dyad with focus on the family, infant and self-care procedures and education. Both human milk and formula feeding are supported and educated to, with special emphasis on the benefits of human lactation.
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Requires a valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license and certifications in BLS and NRP. Candidates must have at least one year of recent experience in Mother Infant Care.
Market context
Registered Nurse PD (Mother Infant) roles in California typically draw steady demand because hospitals need nurses who can support postpartum care, newborn assessment, and family education. Competition is often strongest for candidates with a current California RN license, BLS and NRP certification, and recent Mother Infant experience; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your recent unit experience matches the posting and prepare examples of mother-infant patient care.