New Grad RN: Psychiatric Neurocare Residency

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Medical Center, part of UNC Health, is seeking new graduate nurses for the 3 Neurosciences Psychotic Disorders unit in Chapel Hill, NC. The Residency program supports transition from academia to practice with mentored clinical relationships and a yearlong structure.

Licensure in NC and NCLEX passage are required before start. The unit provides 18 beds for inpatient psychiatric care to adults with acute and chronic mental illnesses, with rotating shifts, orientation, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the first day of employment.
• No prior nursing experience required for New Graduate Residency.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) within seven years of employment date if hired after January 6, 2014.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent clinical nursing care in a hospital setting.
• Coordinate and deliver patient care using the nursing process.
• Participate in education programs and assess learning readiness of patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Demonstrate leadership to promote professional growth and efficient care.
• Assess data to determine priorities and plan care.
• Engage in ongoing quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Education

Nursing degree (RN) from a Board of Nursing approved program

Job description

UNC Medical Center, part of UNC Health, is seeking new graduate nurses for the 3 Neurosciences Psychotic Disorders unit in Chapel Hill, NC. The Residency program supports transition from academia to practice with mentored clinical relationships and a yearlong structure.

Licensure in NC and NCLEX passage are required before start. The unit provides 18 beds for inpatient psychiatric care to adults with acute and chronic mental illnesses, with rotating shifts, orientation, and a comprehensive