RN Clinical Nurse II - Rex Labor and Delivery

Position Overview Calling All Labor & Delivery Nurses! Make a Difference in Maternal Care at UNC REX! UNC REX is seeking a full-time Clinical Nurse II for the night shift (three 12‑hour shifts per week). This role provides critical, life‑saving care in a fast‑paced, high‑volume Labor & Delivery team. About Our Unit The UNC REX Labor & Delivery unit delivers comprehensive care throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery, caring for routine and high‑risk antepartum and postpartum patients in a modern, well‑equipped setting. 3‑bay OB Emergency Department (OBED) 20 Labor Rooms 3 Operating Rooms (ORs) 3 Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) bays Nurses work closely with physicians, OB Hospitalists, Nursing Assistants, and Surgical Technologists to support Cesarean sections, emergency procedures, and complex obstetric care, partnering with private practice OB/GYNs and Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) to ensure exceptional maternal and newborn outcomes. Responsibilities Maintains an environment of safety for patients, self and others and supports patient safety initiatives. Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. Uses patient education materials relevant to the patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers and developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn. 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. 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. 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 affecting the health care environment. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all. Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesizes assessment data into a meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develops relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs. Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Uses available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begins to use full range of communication as a means to convey planning. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems. Reads journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice. Brings ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability. Qualifications Strong teamwork and communication skills Ability to think quickly and act decisively in high‑acuity and emergency situations Commitment to patient‑ and family‑centered care Prior Labor & Delivery or inpatient Women’s Services experience Experience in ICU, Stepdown, or Emergency Department settings is welcomed Education, Licensure & Experience Graduate of an accredited nursing program NC RN licensure ACLS, BCLS, NRP certification One year experience as a licensed RN Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Language skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures; document clinical information; effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other staff. Mathematical skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions. Other Information Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Rex Labor Delivery Operatng Rm Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Salary Range: $34.22 – $48.38 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Night Job Location: US:NC:Raleigh Exempt From Overtime: No Why UNC REX? Join a dedicated, collaborative team focused on providing outstanding care to mothers and newborns. Your expertise on the night shift plays a critical role in ensuring safe deliveries and positive patient experiences. Come grow your career at UNC REX–where every birth matters. Equal Opportunity Statement Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNC Health