RN Clinical Nurse II - Cardiology Specialty Care - Days

UNC Health; United States; On-site; USD 47,141 - 66,648; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding health & retirement benefits

Generous PTO accruals

Clinical Skills education

Clinical Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A major healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Nurse for their new Cardiology Unit. This role focuses on providing competent clinical nursing care, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and fostering professional growth in a collaborative environment. Candidates must graduate from a nursing school, hold a Registered Nurse license in North Carolina, and possess BLS certification. The role offers a competitive salary range of $34.22 to $48.38 per hour, with substantial benefits including educational assistance and generous PTO accruals.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• BLS certification required.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient care using nursing processes.
• Participate in meetings for learning needs.
• Demonstrate competence in complex patient care.
• Develop goals for professional growth.
• Collaborate in care planning with patients and families.

Skills

Clinical nursing care

Patient assessment

Leadership

Education participation

Education

Graduation from a school of professional nursing

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing

Job 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.

Description

UNC Medical Center is proud to announce the transformation of 7 Bedtower from a General Medicine unit into a specialized Cardiology Unit in July. This is a unique opportunity for experienced nurses who are passionate about cardiac care and eager to help shape the future of a growing, high‑acuity unit. As part of this transition, you’ll join a collaborative, forward‑thinking team focused on delivering exceptional care to cardiac patients while helping redesign workflows, practices, and unit culture around best‑in‑class cardiovascular nursing.

Unit Highlights

• 20 bed unit
• Nurse/Patient Ratio 1:4

Primary Patient Diagnoses Include

• LVAD
• TVR
• TR Bands
• Pre/Post Cardiac Catheterization Procedures
• Arrhythmias

Schedule Expectations

• Three 12‑hour shifts per week (36 hrs)
• Shift differentials offered for weekends
• Flexible self‑scheduling that supports work‑life balance

What We Offer

• Clinical Skills education provided by the Center for Nursing Excellence
• A supportive environment designed for your professional growth
• Clinical Advancement Opportunities
• Outstanding health & retirement benefits
• Generous PTO accruals

Incentives

• Up to $20,000 commitment incentive
• Up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness
• Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location)

Summary

Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. 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

• Education – Participate in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attend education programs based on identified learning needs. Use patient education materials relevant to the patient population. Assess readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers and their developmental level.
• Evaluation of Care – Identify expected patient outcomes. Seek guidance as needed in revising the plan of care. Participate in discussion with interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicate relevant information to promote continuity of care.
• Implementation – Demonstrate competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population‑appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Perform bedside point‑of‑care testing as required. Utilize organization policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organize and prioritize care according to patient/family needs. Consult with appropriate resources timely regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or high‑risk discharge planning.
• Leadership – Develop goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieve goals within the identified time frame or renegotiate with supervisor. Know activities that facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participate in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Use communication systems effectively. Promote cost‑effective care. Give feedback to co‑workers. Know public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting healthcare. Promote a safe, clean, and secure hospital environment for all.
• Patient Assessment – Recognize data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Include appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs. Synthesize assessment data into a meaningful whole before communicating to others. Assess and anticipate discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develop relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs.
• Planning – Collaborate with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Use multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Use full range of communication to convey planning. Identify and address cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
• Research – Read journals containing studies or articles that may apply to practice. Bring ideas and questions to staff for assessment of applicability.

Education Requirements

• Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
• If hired after January 6 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment and obtain a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Nursing or a Master’s degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.

Professional Experience Requirements

• One (1) year of nursing experience.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: 7 Bedtower 7BT
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Salary Range: $34.22 – $48.38 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:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

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