Description
UNC Health Rex Holly Springs Hospital –Neonatal/NICU Registered Nurse
Department Description:
UNC Rex Holly Springs Women's & Children's Services is a growing department dedicated to providing exceptional care for mothers, newborns, and families in Southern Wake County and the surrounding communities. Their 12-bed Women's & Children's Unit cares for postpartum patients, newborns, stable antepartum patients, and patients recovering from minor gynecologic procedures.
As their neonatal services continue to expand, they are seeking an experienced Neonatal/NICU-trained Registered Nurse to join their team. This unique role combines the excitement of attending high-risk deliveries with the opportunity to provide specialized care for infants requiring transitional NICU-level support in their Level II Special Care Nursery.
Position Summary:
The Neonatal/NICU-trained Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care for newborns requiring advanced assessment, monitoring, and intervention. This nurse collaborates closely with Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Respiratory Therapists (RTs), pediatric providers, and the multidisciplinary care team to deliver safe, evidence-based, family-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend high-risk deliveries as part of the neonatal resuscitation team in collaboration with NNPs/PAs and Respiratory Therapists.
- Provide comprehensive assessment, monitoring, and nursing care for neonates requiring Level II Special Care Nursery services.
- Recognize changes in infant condition and communicate findings promptly to the neonatal care team.
- Assist advanced practice providers and physicians with neonatal procedures and stabilization.
- Administer medications and treatments according to neonatal standards of care.
- Support infant feeding plans, including breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and specialized nutritional needs.
- Educate and support families throughout their infant's hospitalization, promoting confidence and preparedness for discharge.
- Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, lactation consultants, therapists, and ancillary departments.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, ongoing education, and competency development related to neonatal care.
Patient Population:
- Newborns requiring transitional NICU-level care
- Late preterm and term infants requiring specialized monitoring or treatment
- Infants requiring respiratory support, glucose management, thermoregulation, phototherapy, feeding support, or sepsis evaluation
- Families requiring education and support during neonatal hospitalization
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2–3
Preferred Qualifications:
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience preferred.
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
- Experience caring for neonates in Level II, III, or IV neonatal settings preferred.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and family-centered care skills.
Education Requirements:
● Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
● If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment, and obtain a Bachelor's degree with a major in Nursing or a Master's degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
● Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
Professional Experience Requirements:
● One (1) year of nursing experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: