RN Clinical Nurse II - Postpartum
Listed on 2026-01-29
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Pediatric Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Obstetrics
Description
Description
This position qualifies for UNC Rex Incentive Program, including 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’re 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.
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 ResponsibilitiesAs a Postpartum Staff Nurse, you will:
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
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…
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