Get Much Needed Rest and Reassurance From a
Night Nurse
Your Newborn Care Specialist (also referred to as a Night Nurse) will help you get some much needed sleep as well as encourage healthy and safe sleep habits! Besides nighttime feedings, a NCS/night nurse can help with washing bottles, breastfeeding and pumping assistance, and give general guidance on newborn care.
Pricing
✓ $300 New Search Registration fee
✓ 20% of your NCS’s expected income based on the contract
✓ Average NCS rate is $30-35+ per hour depending on factors such as
the number of babies, their experience and certifications, and additional job duties needed.
Why Hire a Happy Nest Night Nurse/NCS:
Our extensive vetting process includes a candidate interview with the agency, 3 verified childcare references, social media/online screening, and a thorough background check
Step-by-step support through the candidate interview and selection process
Help negotiating salary, terms, and finalizing your Newborn Care Specialist’s work agreement
1) Complete Your Family Profile
2) Attend a Family Consultation with a member of our team
3) We send you candidates who match your
family’s unique needs
4) Interview potential candidates
5) Schedule a trial day with your top choice
6) Put together a job offer and contract with help from our team
7) Set up start date and payroll services for your nanny
8) Receive ongoing support from our agency! We do periodic check in emails to see how things are going and are always here to offer help as needed!
Finding Your
Perfect Match
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our NCS placement process typically takes 2-8 weeks from start to finish. NCS can sometimes book up months in advance so while our process only takes a few weeks, we recommend getting started on your search earlier to secure someone.
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All of our Newborn Care Specialist candidates meet the following minimum requirements:
Minimum of 3 years infant care experience
CPR and First Aid certified
Able to legally work in the US
Valid US driver's license
Non-smoking
Minimum of 3 professional references
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The average rate for an experienced NCS/Night Nurse is $30-35+/hr depending on their experience and certifications, number of babies, and any additional job duties needed.
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Most families review between 1-3 profiles of candidates we have hand selected for your position. Our goal is to take the stress out of the process and narrow it down to just a few qualified candidates that meet your unique needs!
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A typical NCS shift involves care for 8 - 12 hours per night. If you are seeking a 24 hour live in NCS, please reach out to us directly for more information.
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A NCS’s main responsibility is to care for your baby overnight with feedings (whether it be breastfeeding or bottle feeding), assist with pumping, washing bottles, changing diapers, swaddling and getting your baby back to sleep. Once your baby is a little older, an NCS may assist with some sleep training and promoting healthy sleep habits. Everyone has a different comfort level when it comes to sleep training so your NCS will work with you to develop a sleep plan. They can also assist by teaching you about safe sleep habits and general newborn care. A NCS does not typically help with household duties besides washing bottle/pump parts if they are only working overnight hours.
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Yes! We provide our clients with a sample contract template for them to use once you get to the hiring stage. We will help answer questions you may have while putting together the contract.
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Typically a NCS would be considered a household employee and you would pay employer taxes. There are cases where a NCS would be considered a 1099 independent contractor. We have payroll partners we are happy to connect you with that can advise you on this!