Registered Nurse - Orthopedics - Signing Bonus Available

UNC Health; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina seeks a Clinical Nurse to coordinate and deliver patient care using the nursing process in a hospital setting. A $10,000 sign‑on bonus is available for qualified RNs as part of our commitment to skilled nursing excellence.

Reporting to the Nurse Manager/Director, you will administer patient care under physician guidance, document outcomes, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs and discharge planning requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Basic Life Support certification is required.
• ACLS certification may be preferred for certain units.
• One year of experience in an acute care/inpatient RN role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers patient care under physician direction and collaborates with the care team.
• Documents and communicates care plans and patient responses.
• Delivers competent nursing care aligned with standards, policies, and procedures.
• Prioritizes and coordinates care, especially for high-risk patients and discharge planning.
• Collaborates with clinical peers to ensure effective operations and communication.
• Assesses complex situations to determine care priorities and discharge needs.
• Engages with patients and families to update care plans with cultural respect.
• Pursues clinical and operational excellence through ongoing education.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Registered Nurse license in NC or compact state

Job description

Description

Your experience matters here! Qualified RNs hired into this position are eligible for a$10,000 sign‑on bonus as part of our commitment to investing in skilled nursing professionals.

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.


• Reports 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.

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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

• Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina or one of compact states by the day of clinical care.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred

• One (1) year of experience working in a registered nurse role in an acute care / inpatient hospital setting.

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Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Orthopedics

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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.