Registered Nurse - Mother/Baby

McLendon Leadershi; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The McLendon Leadershi Mother/Baby Nurse position in North Carolina is a frontline role caring for postpartum mothers and their newborns on the mother/baby unit. You will promote bonding, support breastfeeding, and ensure newborn screening and safety.

The ideal candidate will have RN licensure in NC, strong postpartum and newborn care experience, and the ability to educate families while coordinating with obstetric teams.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in North Carolina.
• Experience in mother/baby units preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor postpartum mothers and newborns.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Educate families on newborn care and breastfeeding.
• Document care in Epic EHR.
• Collaborate with obstetric teams.
• Provide emotional support to families.

Skills

Postpartum care

Newborn care

Breastfeeding support

Patient education

Emotional support

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Overview

The Mother/Baby Nurse provides care for postpartum mothers and newborns. They promote bonding, breastfeeding, and newborn screening. The ideal candidate will have expertise in postpartum and newborn care, with experience in mother/baby units.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor postpartum mothers and newborns.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Educate families on newborn care and breastfeeding.
• Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with obstetric teams.
• Provide emotional support to families.

This position is essential for new family support. Nurses with maternal-child health experience are encouraged to apply for this Mother/Baby Nurse role.