RN Clinical Nurse II- Children's Short Stay Unit
Company: UNC Health Care Systems
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: June 6, 2021
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Job Description:
Description RN needed for Children's Short Stay Unit (CSSU) The Children's Short Stay Unit (CSSU) is is a fast-paced,
multi-faceted unit with 8 beds dedicated to the care of patients
requiring observation for 24 hours or less. Most patients are
post-procedure or post-surgical patients including general
pediatric surgery, otolaryngology, neurosurgery,
oral-maxillofacial, orthopedics and urology. The unit cares for
patients requiring infusion therapies and observation. Patient ages
range from birth to adolescence. The CSSU is open from Monday morning at 0700 until Saturday
afternoon generally. This area prides itself on providing quality
care to all patients with an emphasis on customer service,
evidence-based practice, and pediatric specialization. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 30,000
diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and
well-being of the unique communities we serve. 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: 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Other Information Other 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
certification Professional Experience Requirements: One (1) year of nursing experience. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Children's Short Stay Unit Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Work Schedule: Rotating Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Keywords: UNC Health Care Systems, Chapel Hill , RN Clinical Nurse II- Children's Short Stay Unit, Other , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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