To excel as a Postpartum Nurse, you need strong clinical assessment skills, knowledge of maternal and newborn care, an active RN license, and often additional certification in obstetrics or maternal-newborn nursing. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR), patient monitoring equipment, and standardized postpartum care protocols is typically required. Compassion, effective communication, and the ability to provide emotional support are essential soft skills in this role. These qualifications ensure postpartum nurses can deliver safe, empathetic, and comprehensive care to mothers and infants during a critical recovery period.