Physician Practice Nurse

UNC Health; United States; On-site; USD 42,760 - 61,468; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive care within the scope of practice. The role entails patient assessment, education, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.

This position requires a Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, along with a valid RN license in North Carolina. Full-time role with a standard 40 hours per week and competitive hourly wages between $31.04 and $44.62.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Experience in physician office, urgent care, or emergency department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including assessment and education.
• Document all care and maintain compliance with policies.
• Facilitate patient flow and prioritize work assignments.

Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information

Effective communication

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Diploma or Degree in Nursing

Tools

BCLS certification

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary

Provides patient care within the scope of practice for the licensed Registered Nurse. Facilitates patient flow and assists with prioritization of work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Maintains compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competence in patient care skills within the scope of practice for the Registered Nurse, to include patient assessment, assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications, and patient education.
• Processes orders, returns patient calls, and notifies of diagnostic results as directed by the physician.
• Appropriately documents care provided in the patient's medical record.
• Facilitates effective patient flow and assists with prioritization of work assignments.
• Assists with the maintenance of adequate levels of supplies and performs and documents medical equipment safety checks.
• Adheres to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. Recognizes, supports and utilizes evidence based nursing practices.
• Maintains compliance with established safety and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, OSHA, and infection prevention policies and procedures. Participates in unit based performance improvement activites.
• Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, and visitors. Exhibits effective communication and team work.

Education Requirements

• Diploma, Associate Degree (ADN) or Bachelors Degree (BSN) from an accredited school of Nursing.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Licensed to practice as Registered Nurse in North Carolina. BCLS.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Previous experience in physician office, urgent care, emergency department preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• 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. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
• Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
• Organization Unit: NCHV Raleigh
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Salary Range: $31.04 - $44.62 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.