Night-Shift RN: Women's Health Floater (2+ Units)

UNC Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh is seeking compassionate nurses to join the Staffing Response Team (SRT) per diem pool. You will float across Labor and Delivery, Post Partum or Level II Nursery, with coverage across UNC Rex Raleigh and Holly Springs campuses.

Ideal candidates have Women's Health experience and can float to at least two service areas. You should be able to work at least one 12 hour night shift every other week or 3 night shifts in a 6 week period. Per diem schedule may vary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BSN) from an accredited School of Nursing preferred.
• Must have NC RN Licensure.
• BLS; ACLS; RN NC LIC
• A minimum of two years of current acute care hospital experience in the chosen clinical division desired.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures. Ability to document clinical information. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other Rex staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an environment of safety for patients, self and others and supports patient safety initiatives. Utilizes PPID correctly. Responds promptly to all alarms. Follows fall prevention and skin care protocols. Utilizes the Safe Patient Handling equipment appropriately.
• Assessments are timely and a holistic approach is utilized. Recognizes subtle patient changes, informs physicians and utilizes appropriate resources. Assures that delegated tasks are completed.
• Documents patient's assessment, care provided and response to care according to procedure. Assures that all tasks delegated to others are documented correctly. Provides reports in a thorough and concise manner and utilizes SBAR format. Assesses patient's condition, including: biophysical, psychosocial and age specific needs.
• Develops an individualized plan of care utilizing the nursing and medical diagnosis. Collaborates with other health care team members in formulating plan of care. Initiates the plan of care upon admission. Orders appropriate tasks in RCARE. Initiates consults and serves as an advocate to meet the patient's needs.
• Implements the nursing plan of care on assigned patients. Reviews all diagnostic data and responds appropriately. Maintains a calm manner and works effectively at all times. Implements nursing interventions to prevent complications.
• Evaluates patient's status, nursing instructions, appropriateness of the nursing plan of care and outcomes of the care provided. Updates and resolves the plan of care as appropriate.
• Clarifies medication orders, as needed, prior to the end of shift. Medications are administered using two identifiers: patient name and medical record number. High alert medications are verified by a second nurse prior to administration. Medications are explained to the patient (name, action, side effects) prior to administration.
• Initiates a patient's education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the physician and/or hospital procedure; includes patient and family instruction, as well as, discharge planning. Documents instruction and education to patient and family.
• Recognizes, supports and utilizes evidence based nursing practice. Is aware of and follows Rex policies, procedures and protocols. Attends and completes all mandatory education.
• Adheres to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, as demonstrated by professionalism, commitment to the patient, and accountability and responsibility for individual nursing practice.

Job description

UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh is seeking compassionate nurses to join the Staffing Response Team (SRT) per diem pool. You will float across Labor and Delivery, Post Partum or Level II Nursery, with coverage across UNC Rex Raleigh and Holly Springs campuses.

Ideal candidates have Women's Health experience and can float to at least two service areas. You should be able to work at least one 12 hour night shift every other week or 3 night shifts in a 6 week period. Per diem schedule may vary.