Staff Nurse - Nursery

UNC Health Care; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a Nursery Registered Nurse (RN) to provide evidence‑based newborn care from delivery to discharge in the UNC Health Lenoir Nursery. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care using the nursing process, while educating families on breastfeeding and infant safety.

The role requires NC RN licensure, BLS, ACLS within one year, and neonatal certifications as encouraged. Nursery/NICU experience is preferred, with opportunities to collaborate with a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing (RN or BSN required).
• Current NC RN licensure; BLS required; ACLS within 1 year; NRP and STABLE encouraged after hire.
• 1 year Nursery/NICU experience preferred; new grads with passion for newborn care considered.

Responsibilities

• The Nursery RN provides newborn care using the nursing process from delivery to discharge.
• Educates mothers and caregivers on newborn care, breastfeeding, and infant safety.
• Maintains electronic medical records and coordinates care with the health team.
• Assists with newborn stabilization for transport and neonatal procedures as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Clear communication

Patient safety

Education

RN or BSN

Tools

EMR / clinical computer systems

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) operates as a key member of the health care team using the nursing process, clinical skills and leadership to direct, provide and evaluate age/population specific patient care according to the department's scope of service. Analyze patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.

The Nursery Registered Nurse (RN) at UNC HEALTH Lenoir will operate as a key member of the health care team while providing evidence based, quality patient care to newborns. The Nursery RN must utilize the nursing process: assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating while caring for newborn infants. The Nursery RN is responsible for the medical, educational, and psychological care of the newborn from time of delivery until discharge. The Nursery RN will provide family‑centered education to mothers and caregivers as it relates to routine newborn care, breastfeeding, and infant safety. Evaluate mother/caregiver's understanding to education and report findings to providers. Refer high‑risk newborns for high‑risk tracking, provide breastfeeding assistance to breastfeeding mothers, and maintain a safe rooming‑in environment. Assist provider in the care of sick newborns to include but not limited to: IV/UVC insertion, monitoring/treating blood glucose levels, administration of bedside CPAP, drawing neonatal labs and interpreting lab values, initiating/maintaining bilirubin light therapy, providing neonatal resuscitation, etc. Assist provider in stabilizing newborns for transport to higher care level facilities (Level II, III, IV). Develop and implement nursing care plans, communicate and interact professionally with providers, staff, patients and families. Maintain electronic medical records. Provide nursing services to infants and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

The Nursery RN will actively participate in outstanding service excellence standards as it relates to UNC HEALTH Lenoir's mission to ensure exceptional healthcare for the people we serve and by following the Carolina Care tenants: knowing, being with, doing for, empowering, and enabling.

Responsibilities

The ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients are key customers. Patients, families and the other members of the healthcare team, as key customers, are provided with cost efficient care with excellent clinical outcomes, provided by a team member who understands and respects each member of the multi‑discipline team and interacts with other team members and customers in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner.

The Family Birth Center provides care for gynecological, obstetrical and newborn patient populations. The unit is supported by a variety of resource persons and staff consisting of registered nurses who specialize in women's services and newborn care, nursing assistants, secretaries, clinical coordinators, and a unit director. Providers from Kinston Community Health Center, Lenoir County Health Department and UNC Women’s Health at Lenoir provide patient care for the gynecological and obstetrical patient populations. Providers from Kinston Pediatrics, Lenoir Family Medicine and Hope Physicians provide care for the newborn patient population. The focus of care is family‑centered with well infants rooming in, providing maximum bonding opportunities and learning experiences for every patient.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing (RN or BSN required).

Experience

• None required for new graduates. Requirements for specialty areas are defined as 1‑2 years of experience in specialty area or related clinical experience. One year Nursery/NICU RN experience preferred; will consider new graduate with a passion for newborn care, elevated skill level and good time management.

Licensure & Certification

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina; BLS certification required; additional certifications such as PALS, TNCC, ENPC encouraged but not required. ACLS certification within one year of hire. Additional certifications such as Neonatal Resuscitation Provider and STABLE encouraged and required after hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good interpersonal skills; communicates clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
• Exposure and basic skills in use of clinical computer systems.
• Self‑motivation; strong organizational skills; able to multi‑task; goal oriented.
• Strong customer focus.
• Strong judgment, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to use appropriate Safe‑Patient Handling equipment.

Work Environment

• Exposure to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens and other infectious diseases requiring the use of protective equipment; exposure to other hazards such as radiation, toxic waste, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, etc. Possible exposure to conditions such as noxious odors, fumes, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation. Stressful work periods and rotating shifts.

Physical Requirements

• Requires a range of physical activity from sedentary work to heavy work; includes sitting, standing, walking and lifting patients; some carrying, pushing, pulling and lifting objects involved in day‑to‑day activities. Ability to use appropriate Safe‑Patient Handling equipment. Visual acuity, auditory and verbal skills necessary. Ability to concentrate in surroundings.

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.