RN Clinical Nurse II - Rex Postpartum

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.

As a Postpartum Clinical Nurse, you will:

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to postpartum mothers, newborns, antepartum, and gynecologic patients.
• Perform maternal and newborn assessments, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Care for patients following vaginal and cesarean deliveries, including monitoring recovery and identifying potential complications.
• Provide couplet care and support families with newborn care, feeding, safe sleep, and postpartum recovery.
• Educate patients and families on postpartum care, newborn care, medications, warning signs, and discharge needs.

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.

This position qualifies for our Incentive Program, which includes a choice of a $10,000 or $15,000 Commitment Incentive or a Tuition Loan Forgiveness incentive up to $25,000. A recruiter discuss commitment incentive in further detail with you.

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