New Grad RN: Cardiology/Oncology Stepdown

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Medical Center in North Carolina seeks a Registered Nurse for the Cardiology and Oncology Stepdown Unit (COSU). The 13-bed unit focuses on inclusive growth and compassionate care, with 24/7 admissions, treatments, transfers, and discharges managed by a dedicated team.

This role is 36 hours per week with day/night and weekend rotations. New graduates may qualify for the dedicated residency program supporting a smooth transition from student to practicing nurse.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina (NC).
• Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
• If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years and obtain a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing within seven years.

Responsibilities

• Education - identify learning needs, attend programs, assess readiness to learn, tailor patient education materials.
• Evaluation of Care - identify outcomes, revise plans with interdisciplinary team, communicate for continuity of care.
• Implementation - provide care for complex patients, perform bedside tests, follow policies, prioritize care.
• Leadership - set goals for growth, collaborate interdepartmentally, contribute to unit goals and cost-effective care.
• Patient Assessment - synthesize data, plan discharge needs, interact with families to advocate for patient.
• Planning - develop and update care plan with multidisciplinary resources, consider cultural factors.
• Research - read journals and bring ideas to the team for assessment.

Job description

UNC Medical Center in North Carolina seeks a Registered Nurse for the Cardiology and Oncology Stepdown Unit (COSU). The 13-bed unit focuses on inclusive growth and compassionate care, with 24/7 admissions, treatments, transfers, and discharges managed by a dedicated team.

This role is 36 hours per week with day/night and weekend rotations. New graduates may qualify for the dedicated residency program supporting a smooth transition from student to practicing nurse.