Registered Nurse - Adolescent Psych - FT

UNC Health Careers

Patton Park (NC)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 58,000

Part time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Clinical Nurse for a part-time night shift. The role emphasizes coordinating and delivering patient care using the nursing process in an inpatient setting, under physician direction.

Responsibilities include administering care, documenting plans and patient responses, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective outcomes. ACLS/BLS may be required, with training opportunities provided.

Qualifications

Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina or a compact state by the day of clinical care.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers patient care under the direction of a physician, identifying and pursuing expected patient outcomes with the care team.
Reports and records the plan for care, nursing care given, and patient response to care.
Provides competent clinical nursing care aligned with policies, procedures and standards.
Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient and family needs; consults resources for complex cases.
Collaborates with peers to enhance intra/interdepartmental communication and clinical operations.
Synthesizes data to determine priorities for care and anticipates discharge needs for patients and families.
Communicates with patients and families to update the plan of care with cultural competency and active listening; builds advocacy.
Develops clinical and operational excellence through education and training.
Promotes a safe, clean hospital environment and follows infection control practices.
Ensures competency in required skills and completes competency assessments annually.

Education

RN licensure (NC or compact state)

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS 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:
Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities:

Administers patient care under the direction of a physician. Identifies and pursues expected patient outcomes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
Report and record the plan for care, nursing care given, and the patient’s response to that care.
Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures.
Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs. Consults with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning.
Collaborates with peers in a clinical operations environment, including fostering intra/interdepartmental communication.
Synthesizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care, including appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families.
Communicates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care using cultural competency and active listening. Develops relationships with patients and their families that promote their ability to advocate for patient and family needs.
Develops clinical and operational excellence in self and in peers through education and training.
Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control.
Ensures competency in all required skills and completes competency assessment annually per the documented competency checklist. Adheres to documented policies and processes as well as performing other related duties as assigned.

Other information:

Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification prior to performing clinical care. Training and certification opportunities will be provided.

Required