RN Clinical Nurse II - Newborn Nursery Job Raleigh area,North Carolina USA,Nursing

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 also 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.

Join Our Team at UNC Health – Newborn Nursery Team at UNC REX

About the Unit

The Newborn Nursery at UNC REX offers specialized, compassionate care for healthy and late-preterm newborns during their first days of life. Located within a high-volume Labor & Delivery Unit that handles over 5,000 births annually, the nursery plays a vital role in supporting infants born via both vaginal and cesarean deliveries. Our primary focus is to ensure each newborn receives early assessments, feeding support, and a safe, smooth transition to home.

In this nurturing environment, our experienced nurses and pediatric providers work together to promote the well-being of both the newborns and their families. We place a strong emphasis on encouraging bonding, providing breastfeeding support, and prioritizing newborn safety at all times.

Our team operates in close collaboration with the Level IV NICU, Postpartum Unit, and Labor & Delivery team, ensuring that each newborn receives exceptional, individualized care tailored to their unique needs. From the moment they arrive, we are dedicated to providing the best possible start for every newborn, fostering an atmosphere of care and trust with both parents and healthcare teams.

At UNC REX, our Newborn Nursery is a place where compassionate care, family-centered practices, and clinical excellence come together to support the most important journey of all: the beginning of life.

Join our compassionate and highly skilled Newborn Nursery team, where your expertise and dedication directly impact the lives of our smallest and most vulnerable patients—and their families—every day.

Summary

Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable 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 care according to patient/family needs. Consults with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning.

Leadership - With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in promoting cost-effective care. Gives feedback to co-workers. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines…


Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)



Job Posting Language