Bariatric Post-Op RN - Night Shift

UNC Health Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 47,141 - 66,648; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Raleigh, NC is seeking a part-time registered nurse (RN) for a night shift on the 7 East post‑operative unit. This role supports bariatric and general surgery care with Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, focusing on education, patient outcomes, and discharge planning.

Qualified applicants must hold NC RN licensure and BLS. Minimum one year of nursing experience is required. Work hours total 24 per week with a night schedule in Raleigh, NC.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a professional nursing school.
• Licensed RN in North Carolina; BLS certification.
• One year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Education – identify and meet learning needs of self; attend education programs; use patient education materials; assess readiness of patients, families, and caregivers.
• Evaluation of Care – identify expected patient outcomes; seek guidance for care plan revisions; discuss patient care with interdisciplinary team; communicate relevant information to promote continuity of care.
• Implementation – demonstrate competence in caring for patients with complex problems; perform bedside point‑of‑care testing; utilize organization policies and procedures; prioritize care; consult timely on complex issues, teaching needs, or discharge planning.
• Leadership – develop goals for professional growth; achieve or renegotiate goals; collaborate on unit goals and performance improvement; promote cost‑effective care; give feedback; maintain a safe, clean, secure environment.
• Patient Assessment – recognize data from complex situations; synthesize assessment into meaningful whole; anticipate discharge needs; build relationships that empower families to advocate for the patient.
• Planning – collaborate with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care; use multidisciplinary resources; communicate planning; address cultural and ethnic issues; prioritize tasks for complex problems.
• Research – read relevant journals; bring ideas and questions for staff discussion.

Skills

Nursing care

Education

Nursing education (BSN preferred)

Job description

UNC Health Care in Raleigh, NC is seeking a part-time registered nurse (RN) for a night shift on the 7 East post‑operative unit. This role supports bariatric and general surgery care with Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, focusing on education, patient outcomes, and discharge planning.

Qualified applicants must hold NC RN licensure and BLS. Minimum one year of nursing experience is required. Work hours total 24 per week with a night schedule in Raleigh, NC.