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RN Clinical Nurse II - Postpartum

Job in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, 27601, USA
Listing for: UNC Health Care
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, Pediatric Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal/ NICU Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20000 - 25000 USD Yearly USD 20000.00 25000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

Description

This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive, or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Why Join UNC Rex Postpartum?

At UNC Rex
, we are committed to making every family s birthing experience exceptional. Our Postpartum Unit is a 50-bed, family-centered care environment where nurses support mothers, newborns, and families during one of life s most meaningful transitions. You ll join a dynamic, collaborative nursing team focused on delivering evidence-based care, patient education, and compassionate emotional support.

Unit Overview

Our Postpartum Unit is a vibrant and collaborative center dedicated to providing comprehensive care for:

  • Postpartum mothers following vaginal and cesarean deliveries

  • Newborns receiving routine couplet care

  • Antepartum patients requiring inpatient monitoring

  • Gynecologic patients recovering from surgical procedures

Nurses partner closely with skilled Perinatal Technicians to deliver safe, individualized care throughout each patient s stay.

The unit works in close collaboration with Labor & Delivery and the NICU/Nursery to ensure seamless transitions from delivery through postpartum recovery. Interdisciplinary teamwork with OB/GYNs, neonatologists, and other specialists is central to our practice, with 24/7 physician coverage available to support complex clinical needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to postpartum mothers and newborns

  • Monitor maternal and neonatal vital signs, pain levels, recovery, and overall clinical status

  • Care for patients following vaginal births, cesarean sections, gynecologic surgeries, and antepartum admissions

  • Educate and support families on breastfeeding, infant care, maternal recovery, safe sleep practices, and discharge planning

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including OB/GYNs, neonatologists, lactation consultants, and support staff to optimize outcomes

  • Ensure smooth transitions from Labor & Delivery to postpartum care and coordinate with NICU/Nursery teams as needed

  • Accurately document patient care in the electronic health record

  • What You ll Love About Working Here
    • A supportive, team-oriented culture built on collaboration and mentorship

    • A strong commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement

    • The opportunity to build meaningful connections with families during a pivotal life moment

    • Ongoing learning, growth, and professional development opportunities

    • Daily collaboration with expert clinicians, including OB/GYNs, neonatologists, and lactation specialists

    Summary

    Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.

    Responsibilities
  • Education - Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. With assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.
  • Evaluation of Care - Identifies expected patient outcomes. Seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.
  • Implementation - Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population-appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organizes and prioritizes…
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