RN Clinical Nurse II - Medical / Surgical Unit

UNC Health Careers3 months ago
Clayton, NC, United States
On-site
Part-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. On our 24-bed unit, you will care for patients with a wide range of med-surgical diagnoses including chest pain, CHF, syncope, strokes, Diabetes, COPD, and postoperative patients. You will join a team that values excellent teamwork and supports professional growth while making a daily difference in patients' lives.

This role provides competent clinical nursing care, coordinating and delivering patient care using the nursing process in a hospital setting. You will report to the Nurse Manager/Director and work closely with a dedicated work family.

Key Responsibilities

  • Education: Participate in identifying and meeting your own learning needs through education programs and the use of patient education materials.
  • Evaluation of Care: Identify expected patient outcomes, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and communicate information to ensure continuity of care.
  • Implementation: Deliver care for patients with complex needs by following organizational standards, policies, and procedures while appropriately prioritizing patient care.
  • Leadership: Work towards professional growth, facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration, and contribute to cost-effective and safe patient care.
  • Patient Assessment: Recognize and synthesize assessment data to identify patient priorities, and develop relationships that help families advocate for their needs.
  • Planning: Collaborate with patients and families, use multidisciplinary resources, and address cultural and ethnic factors when preparing the plan of care.
  • Research: Stay informed by reading relevant studies and sharing applicable ideas with the staff.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
  • Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
  • One (1) year of nursing experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: $33.88 - $47.91 per hour (pay offers determined by experience and internal equity)
  • Work Type: Per Diem
  • Work Schedule: Rotating
  • Location: US: NC: Clayton

Required Skills

Patient Education
Medical/Surgical Nursing
Patient Assessment
Clinical Care
Communication
Team Collaboration
Critical Thinking