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

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.

Unit Overview

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

Provide compassionate, patient‑centered support to postpartum mothers and newborns under the direction of licensed nursing staff
Obtain and document maternal and neonatal vital signs and report changes in patient condition to the nursing team
Assist with patient care following vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, gynecologic surgeries, and antepartum admissions
Support families with basic newborn care, maternal comfort measures, safe sleep practices, and unit routines
Assist nurses and providers with procedures, patient transport, and care coordination as needed
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including nurses, OB/GYNs, neonatologists, lactation consultants, and support staff
Facilitate smooth transitions from Labor & Delivery to postpartum care and assist with coordination with Nursery/NICU teams
Accurately document assigned patient care activities in the electronic health record (EHR)

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 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 – Participate in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attend education programs based on identified learning needs. With assistance, use patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assess readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers. Assess developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.

Evaluation of Care – Identify expected patient outcomes. Seek guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participate in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicate relevant information to promote continuity of care.

Implementation – Demonstrate competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population‑appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Perform bedside point‑of‑care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilize healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organize and prioritize care according to patient/family needs. Consult 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, develop goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieve goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiate with…