RN Clinical Nurse II - Cardiology Specialty Care - Days

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment incentives

Tuition loan forgiveness

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UNC Health Care, UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC, is launching a specialized Cardiology Unit in July. We seek experienced nurses to shape this high-impact unit, participate in education, and influence workflows and patient care across a seven-bed environment.

Roles require a BSN or MSN, NC RN licensure, and BLS certification, with at least one year of nursing experience. Competitive salary and extensive benefits accompany a state-employed position onsite.

Qualifications

• Education requirements: Graduation from a school of professional nursing. If hired after Jan 6, 2014, must pursue BSN/MSN within specified years.
• Licensure: Licensed RN in NC; BLS for Healthcare Provider.
• Experience: One year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Education – Identify learning needs of patient and family; attend education programs and assess readiness to learn.
• Evaluation of Care – Identify expected outcomes; discuss revisions with the team and ensure continuity of care.
• Implementation – Provide competent care for complex cases; perform bedside testing as required; follow policies to deliver safe care.
• Leadership – Support goals for professional growth; contribute to unit goals and performance improvement; promote safe care and regulatory compliance.
• Patient Assessment – Synthesize data to determine priorities; plan discharges and advocate for patient needs.
• Planning – Collaborate with patients and families to update care plans; coordinate multidisciplinary resources.
• Research – Engage with current studies and apply relevant findings to practice.

Skills

Cardiology care

Nursing education

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Education

BSN or MSN

RN license NC

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

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. Join the Transformation of 7 Bedtower: Now a Specialized Cardiology Unit at UNC Medical Center. UNC Medical Center is transforming 7 Bedtower from a General Medicine unit into a specialized Cardiology Unit launching this July. This is a rare opportunity for experienced nurses who are passionate about cardiac care and want to help shape a newly designed, high-impact clinical environment. You will join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care and have the opportunity to influence unit workflows, clinical practices, and culture-building a best-in-class cardiac nursing unit from the ground up.

Unit Overview

• 20-bed unit with a mix of step-down and acute care beds
• Patient population includes: myocardial infarction, heart failure, and arrhythmias
• Care includes: pre- and post-cardiac catheterization & electrophysiology procedures (pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placements, ablations)

Schedule and Environment

• Three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours)
• Shift differentials offered for weekends, nights, and evenings
• 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 professional growth
• Clinical Advancement Opportunities
• Outstanding health and retirement benefits
• Generous PTO accruals

Incentives

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

Ask your recruiter for more details on incentives and eligibility.

Responsibilities

1. 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. Assess developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.
2. Evaluation of Care – Identify expected patient outcomes. Seek guidance as needed in revision of the plan of care. Participate in discussion with interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicate relevant information to promote continuity of care.
3. Implementation – Demonstrate competence in care of patients with complex problems, including physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Perform bedside point-of-care testing as required. Use organizational policies and procedures in care delivery. Organize and prioritize care according to patient/family needs. Consult with appropriate resources regarding complex care issues and discharge planning.
4. Leadership – Develop and pursue goals to promote professional growth. Contribute to unit goals and performance improvement. Communicate effectively and promote cost-effective care. Provide feedback to co-workers and participate in promoting a safe environment and regulatory compliance.
5. Patient Assessment – Recognize data from complex situations to determine care priorities. Synthesize assessment data and communicate findings. Assess and anticipate discharge needs. Build relationships with families to support advocacy for the patient.
6. Planning – Collaborate with patient/family to update the plan of care. Leverage multidisciplinary resources and communicate plans effectively. Address cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Prioritize tasks for complex cases.
7. Research – Engage with current studies or articles relevant to practice and discuss applicability with the team.

Education and Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Graduation from a school of professional nursing. If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years and obtain a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a Master's degree in Nursing within seven years of employment.
• Licensure/Certification Requirements: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Professional Experience Requirements: One year of nursing experience.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Relevant nursing knowledge and clinical skills relevant to cardiology care.

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 you are currently employed by another North Carolina agency and participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Equal employment opportunity: UNC Health prohibits discrimination in all its employment practices. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodations, please email [e-mail].