RN Clinical Nurse II (Per Diem)- Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 47,141 - 66,648; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill seeks a Clinical Nurse for the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit. This per diem role focuses on delivering expert nursing care to critically ill patients. Applicants must be licensed RNs in North Carolina and demonstrate strong critical thinking and patient assessment skills.

The position involves coordinating care, educating patients, and participating in improving health outcomes within the team. A commitment to providing compassionate care and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of relevant nursing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex patient assessments.
• Knowledge of BLS protocols required.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent clinical nursing care.
• Coordinate patient care using the nursing process.
• Participate in patient education and safety planning.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Effective communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from a school of professional nursing

Licensed Registered Nurse in North Carolina

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Description

The Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit is part of the UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care, located in the New Surgical Hospital at UNC Medical Center. It is a fast‑paced, Beacon Award for Excellence designated, 40‑bed unit specializing in the care of critically ill patients with cardiothoracic and vascular disease. The primary surgical procedures include coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve repair/replacements, heart transplants, lung transplants, LVAD, ECMO, aortic/thoracic aneurysm repairs, and complicated esophageal, thoracic and vascular surgeries. Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration are hallmarks for this unit while providing expert "Carolina Care" to the patients and families we serve. Our ONE GREAT TEAM facilitates admissions, treatments, transfers, and discharges of patients 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

This position is a per diem, at‑will position that requires the ability to work at least one 12‑hour shift every two weeks and one summer and one winter holiday each year. This position does not receive employer benefits.

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 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

1. Education - Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. With assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.
2. Evaluation of Care - Identifies expected patient outcomes. Seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.
3. Implementation - Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population‑appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. 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.
4. Leadership - With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in promoting cost‑effective care. Gives feedback to co‑workers. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all.
5. Patient Assessment - Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develops relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs.
6. Planning - Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Makes use of available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begins to use full range of communication as a means to convey planning. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
7. Research - Reads journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice. Brings ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability.

Education Requirements

• Graduation from a school of professional nursing.

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 relevant and current experience required.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: STATE
• Entity: UNC Medical Center
• Organization Unit: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit
• Work Type: Per Diem
• Standard Hours Per Week: 6.00
• 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: Rotating
• Location: US:NC:Chapel Hill
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.