Experienced RN - PICU

UNC Health; United States; On-site; USD 47,141 - 66,648; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Responsibilities include providing clinical nursing care, planning, and evaluating care for complex pediatric patients.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's in Nursing or be enrolled to obtain one within seven years, as well as licensure in North Carolina and a year of nursing experience. The position has rotating shifts and offers up to $25,000 in incentives.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in North Carolina is required.
• One year of nursing experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent clinical nursing care and report to the Nurse Manager.
• Evaluate care and revise care plans with interdisciplinary discussions.
• Collaborate with patients/families to prepare or update plan of care.
• Assist in setting professional growth goals and participate in unit goals.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

Care planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing (if hired after January 6, 2014)

Graduation from a professional nursing school

Job description

Description

Our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 20‑bed unit that is part of a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. This 36 hr/week position includes day/night rotations and weekend coverage. The PICU cares for complex pediatric medical and surgical patients with an interdisciplinary team approach. The position offers up to $25,000 in incentives to eligible candidates.

Summary

Provides competent clinical nursing care in line with professional standards. Reports to the Nurse Manager/Director and coordinates and delivers patient care using the nursing process in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Education: Identify and address learning needs of self; attend education programs; use patient education materials; assess readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers; assess developmental level of patients.
• Evaluation of Care: Identify expected patient outcomes; revise plan of care with guidance; participate in interdisciplinary discussions; communicate relevant information for continuity of care.
• Implementation: Provide care for complex problems, addressing physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs; perform bedside point‑of‑care testing; use organizational policies and procedures; prioritize care; consult resources for complex care issues and discharge planning.
• Leadership: Assist in setting professional growth goals; achieve or renegotiate goals; participate in unit goals and performance improvement; use communication systems; promote cost‑effective care; give feedback to co‑workers; promote a safe, clean, and secure environment.
• Patient Assessment: Recognize data from complex situations to determine care priorities; synthesize assessment data; anticipate discharge needs; build relationships with families.
• Planning: Collaborate with patients/families to prepare or update plan of care; use multidisciplinary resources; recognize cultural and ethnic issues; prioritize tasks for complex problems.
• Research: Read relevant journals; bring ideas to staff for practice applicability.

Other Information

Education Requirements

• Graduation from a professional nursing school.
• Must be enrolled within four years of hire if hired after January 6, 2014, and must obtain a Bachelor’s in Nursing within seven years or a Master’s in Nursing.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Registered Nurse license in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.

Professional Experience Requirements

• One (1) year of nursing experience.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities Requirements

Not specified in the provided description.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: STATE
• Entity: UNC Medical Center
• Organization Unit: Pediatric ICU
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
• Salary Range: $34.22 – $48.38 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Pay offers determined by experience and internal equity.
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Rotating
• Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
• Exempt from Overtime: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. 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.