Registered Nurse - Postpartum Mother-Baby

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Asheville, NC is seeking a compassionate Mother Baby Registered Nurse to provide evidence-based care for postpartum patients and newborns in a patient-centered environment.

You will collaborate with obstetric, pediatric, and lactation teams to coordinate care, perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, support breastfeeding, and educate families on newborn care and postpartum recovery.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Strong clinical assessment skills essential.
• Experience with postpartum and newborn care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform postpartum and newborn assessments.
• Administer medications and monitor responses.
• Support breastfeeding and lactation guidance.
• Educate families on newborn care and postpartum recovery.
• Collaborate with obstetric, pediatric, and lactation teams to coordinate care.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care using evidence-based practices.

Skills

RN License

Clinical assessment

Job description

Role: Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to postpartum patients and newborns as a Mother Baby Registered Nurse in a patient-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments for postpartum patients and newborns.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Support and promote breastfeeding, including lactation-related guidance.
• Provide education to families on newborn care and postpartum recovery.
• Collaborate with obstetric, pediatric, and lactation teams to coordinate care.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care using evidence-based practices and advanced technology.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure and strong clinical assessment skills.
• Medication administration proficiency and vigilant patient monitoring.
• Competence in newborn and postpartum care with a strong focus on safety.
• Ability to teach and support families with empathy and clear communication.
• Strong teamwork skills and commitment to coordinated, interdisciplinary care.