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Mother Baby Nurse

Smyrna, TN · On-site

As a(an) Mother Baby Nurse you can be a part of change. Benefits TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for baby nurse in the United States is $48.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.58 and $63.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A baby nurse, also known as a newborn care specialist, is a professional who provides expert care for newborns and support for new parents, typically during the first few weeks or months after birth. Their responsibilities can include feeding, diapering, soothing, establishing sleep routines, and educating parents on newborn care. Baby nurses are not registered nurses, but they are highly experienced in infant care and often work overnight shifts to allow parents to rest. They also help ease the transition to parenthood by offering guidance and reassurance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a baby nurse?

To thrive as a Baby Nurse, you need specialized knowledge in infant care, feeding, and development, often supported by certifications in newborn care or nursing. Familiarity with tools such as infant monitoring equipment, breast pumps, and digital scheduling apps is commonly required. Patience, discretion, and strong communication with parents are essential soft skills for building trust and providing reassurance. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of newborns while supporting families during a critical time.

What are the typical challenges a baby nurse might face during overnight shifts, and how can they prepare for them?

Baby Nurses working overnight shifts often encounter challenges such as managing their own sleep schedules, soothing newborns who wake frequently, and supporting parents who may be anxious or sleep-deprived. Preparation involves establishing a calming nighttime routine for the baby, maintaining clear communication with the family about feeding and care preferences, and practicing effective self-care to manage fatigue. Developing strategies for quickly soothing infants and documenting care activities can also help Baby Nurses provide consistent, high-quality support throughout the night.

What is the difference between Baby Nurse vs Postpartum Doula?

AspectBaby Nurse
CredentialsTypically certified in neonatal care, CPR, and first aid
Work EnvironmentHospitals, private homes, birthing centers
Employer & IndustryHospitals, private families, maternity clinics
Primary FocusPostnatal newborn care, infant feeding, sleep routines

While both Baby Nurses and Postpartum Doulas support new mothers and infants, Baby Nurses primarily focus on newborn care, including feeding and sleep routines, often working in the first few weeks after birth. Postpartum Doulas offer broader emotional and physical support to the mother, including breastfeeding assistance and postpartum recovery. Understanding these differences helps families choose the right professional for their needs.

How much do baby nurses get paid?

Baby nurses typically earn between $25 and $50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of care required. They often work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and may receive additional compensation for overnight shifts or specialized certifications.
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Infographic showing various Baby Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,547 per year, or $48.3 per hour.

Mother Baby Nurse

Mission Hospital

Smyrna, TN • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Mission Health (North Carolina) rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) Mother Baby Nurse you can be a part of change.
Benefits
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) Mother Baby Nurse. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Mother Baby Nurse
Registered Nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members. RNs must use independent and considerable judgment in providing a wide variety of services. As directed by a physician, RNs also give patients medicines and treatments
What you will do in this role:
  • You willmonitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
  • Maintainaccurate, detailed reports and records.
  • You will record patients' medical information and vital signs.
  • You will order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests toidentifyand assesspatient'scondition.
  • You willmodifypatient treatment plans asindicatedby patients' responses and conditions.
  • You will direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
  • You will consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
  • You willmonitorall aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
  • You will providecare -demonstratingcompetency in the care of the postpartum and newborn patient population.
  • You will prepare patients for andassistwith examinations or treatments.
  • You will provide education topatientrelated toself careand newborn care.
  • You will provide education topatienton discharge instructions.
  • You willassistwithmaintainingcompliance with federal,stateand other governing bodies such as Joint Commission
  • You willsupportsthe facility's Standards of Performance and ICARE values

What qualifications you will need:
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
  • Current licensure by Tennessee Board of Nursing or other acceptable Board of Nursing
  • Current BLS certification (Other certifications asrequiredper Provision of Care for area of employment).
  • 1 Year of RN experience Required
  • Mother Baby experience preferred

TriStar StoneCrest proudly serves Rutherford County, Tennessee. Our 100 bed hospital offers complete medical care for adults and children. This includes emergency, surgical, and many other services. Our medical staff of about 500 physicians includes more than 45 specialties. Many physicians have offices on the hospital campus. Our staff is committed to providing quality patient care. We offer compassion and comfort in our modern facility.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Mother Baby Nurse opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, is Mission Health's flagship hospital and is licensed for 763 beds. Business North Carolina ranked Mission Hospital the No. 1 "Best Hospital" in North Carolina for 2017 and 2018, and Mission Hospital ranked among the top 1% of "Best Hospitals" nationally in 2016 by Healthgrades. We are the regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care and the region's only Level II trauma center. Mission Hospital also includes Mission Children's Hospital - the region's only children's hospital - providing 30 pediatric sub-specialists. We're the busiest surgical hospital west of Raleigh, North Carolina, and the second-busiest in the state. Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region, and is the only Cyberknife provider west of Raleigh.

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Hospitals and health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Asheville, NC, US

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