Registered Nurse Obstetrics

UNC Health Appalachian•Boone, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works in the Birthing Center at UNC Health Appalachian in Boone, North Carolina, providing compassionate, high-quality care to mothers and newborns. The role involves monitoring patient progress, supporting families through childbirth, responding to changing clinical conditions, and promoting patient safety and positive outcomes in a fast-paced obstetric environment. The RN collaborates with physicians, midwives, and nursing colleagues to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care. The position is scheduled for nights and every fourth weekend. Compensation starts at $34.00 per hour or more, based on education, experience, certification, and internal equity. The role is non-exempt. Applicable benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment from new-hire orientation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
At least two years of Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse experience.
Current Registered Nurse license in North Carolina.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association at the time of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within one year of hire.
Knowledge of nursing practice within licensure and hospital policies.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Competency in delivering safe and effective patient care.
Commitment to exceptional customer service and patient-centered care.
Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems.
Ability to lift, position, push, pull, and transfer patients weighing 50 pounds or more.
Manual dexterity and mobility for patient care activities; frequent bending, squatting, twisting, and reaching.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods, including extended standing and walking during shifts of eight or more hours.
Near visual acuity for clinical tasks at 20 inches or less.
Flexibility to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations.
Regular exposure to bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids, and frequent exposure to medical equipment and clinical hazards.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect nursing care to Birthing Center patients.
Monitor maternal and fetal conditions and promptly recognize and respond to changes.
Perform diagnostic tests, assessments, and interventions to support safe labor and delivery.
Support patients and families during labor, delivery, and recovery.
Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated care.
Communicate patient progress and changes in condition to providers and care teams.
Assist in developing individualized care plans supporting maternal and newborn health.
Maintain accurate documentation and communication within the care team.
Follow organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and nursing practice standards.
Promote a collaborative work environment that supports patient safety and staff well-being.
Demonstrate compassion, empathy, and professionalism in critical and emotional situations.