RN Clinical Nurse II - Emergency Department
Company: Careerbuilder-US
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: January 18, 2023
|
|
Job Description:
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health
and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
*This position qualifies for our UNC Hospitals RN Incentive
Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive -or -up
to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is
also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on
location) and our employee referral program. Learn more about our
UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program here:RN opportunity in UNC
Hospitals Emergency DepartmentThe UNC Hospitals Emergency
Department (ED) is a designated Level 1 Trauma Center serving as
North Carolina's primary referral hospital as well as also serving
as the community hospital for Chapel Hill/Orange County.The ED at
UNC Hospitals cares for patients ranging from minor illnesses and
injuries to critical medical emergencies and trauma patients
ranging in age neonates to the elderly. This large number of high
acuity patients received in this department contributes to a very
challenging and rewarding clinical environment for nurses and other
members of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team.Full time 12 hour
shifts available.Summary:Provides competent clinical nursing care
consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable
to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible
for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing
process in a hospital setting.Responsibilities:1. Education -
Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self.
Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. With
assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient
population. Assesses readiness to learn of the
patient/family/caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patient
and factors affecting ability to learn.2. Evaluation of Care -
Identifies expected patient outcomes. Seeks guidance as needed in
revision of plan of care. Participates in discussion with members
of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care.
Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.3.
Implementation - Demonstrates competence in care of patients with
complex problems, including population-appropriate physical,
psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Performs
bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan.
Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies
and procedures in delivery of care. Organizes and prioritizes care
according to patient/family needs. Consults with appropriate
resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care
issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for
discharge planning.4. Leadership - With assistance, develops goals
to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves
goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates
with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate
intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development
and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement
activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in
promoting cost-effective care. Gives feedback to co-workers. Is
aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the
health care environment. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital
environment for all.5. Patient Assessment - Recognizes data from
complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes
appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs.
Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to
communication to others. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs
of individual patients and families. Develops relationships with
families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and
their own needs.6. Planning - Collaborates with patient/family to
prepare or update the plan of care. Makes use of available
multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begins to use full
range of communication as a means to convey planning. Identifies
and addresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex
problems.7. Research - Reads journals that contain studies or
articles that may be applicable to practice. Brings ideas and
questions to the staff at large for assessment of
applicability.Other InformationOther information:Education
Requirements:--- Graduation from a school of professional
nursing.--- 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 certificationProfessional Experience Requirements:--- One
(1) year of nursing experience.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities
Requirements:Job DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical
CenterOrganization Unit: Emergency Room Work Type: Full
TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 36.00Work Schedule: VariableLocation
of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoThis is a
State position employed by UNC Health Care System. Qualified
applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC Health
makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees'
religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and
employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited
to apply for career opportunities. Please email
applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable
accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
Keywords: Careerbuilder-US, Chapel Hill , RN Clinical Nurse II - Emergency Department, Healthcare , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Click
here to apply!
|