RN New Graduate Nurse- Abdominal Transplant/Urology/Plastic Surgery Acute Care

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a passionate New Graduate RN for its Abdominal Transplant/Urology/Plastic Surgery Acute Care Unit. This role offers an enriching transition into nursing, providing comprehensive care for patients undergoing organ transplantation and complex surgical procedures. With a commitment to community health and well-being, the organization fosters a supportive environment for new nurses through its Residency Program. Join a dedicated team that prioritizes patient outcomes and professional growth, while gaining invaluable experience in a dynamic and collaborative setting.

Benefits

Extensive State benefit package

Flexible self-scheduling

Inclusive organization

Transition support for new nurses

Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of professional nursing is required.
• Must be licensed to practice as an RN in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient education and evaluate care outcomes.
• Collaborate with families to plan culturally sensitive care.

Skills

Patient Care

Effective Communication

Teamwork Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

RN New Graduate Nurse- Abdominal Transplant/Urology/Plastic Surgery Acute Care

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Description

New Graduate RN needed for the Abdominal Transplant/Urology/Plastic Surgery Acute Care Unit at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. This position is 36 hours/week, with day/night and weekend rotation, with flexible self-scheduling. It also qualifies for an extensive State benefit package. Attaching a resume showing your clinical rotations with the hours of those rotations, as well as a cover letter indicating your primary area of clinical interest is strongly encouraged.

The Transplant Acute Care Unit is a 15-bed unit dedicated to caring for patients who require abdominal organ transplantation. Each year, we perform over 125 kidney, pancreas, and liver transplants. Care is also provided to medicine patients awaiting transplantation, providing a comprehensive experience from pre- to post-transplantation.

Our program is certified by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and is highly regarded regionally. The Kidney Transplant Team was recently named number one in the U.S. for one-year survival rates. We focus on improving outcomes through education, research, and clinical practice.

In addition to transplantation, we partner in surgical urology care, leading North Carolina in robotic surgery and cancer care. We also manage complex wound care for high-risk plastic surgery patients.

This opportunity is for a new graduate nurse in their final semester or who has graduated within the past 12 months and has worked as an RN for less than 6 months. Applicants should have an RN license and be able to practice in North Carolina before starting. This role is part of the UNC Medical Center Residency Program, a yearlong transition support for new nurses.

Join an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates committed to community health and well-being.

Summary

Provides competent clinical nursing care, reporting to the Nurse Manager/Director, and utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in education to meet learning needs, including patient education tailored to their population.
• Evaluate care by identifying expected outcomes, revising care plans, and communicating with the team.
• Perform care for patients with complex needs, including bedside testing and using standards and policies.
• Develop professional goals, participate in team activities, and promote cost-effective, safe care.
• Assess patient data, prioritize care, and develop relationships with families to support advocacy.
• Collaborate with patients and families to plan care, considering cultural and ethical factors.
• Engage with current research and bring insights to the team.

Other Information

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 or Master's degree in Nursing within seven years of employment.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Licensed to practice as an RN in North Carolina by the first day of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Professional Experience

No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Competency in caring for patients with complex problems, effective communication, and teamwork skills.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: STATE
• Entity: UNC Medical Center
• Unit: Transplant 5 West
• Type: Full Time
• Hours: 36/week
• Salary: $32.23/hour (minimum)
• Work Schedule: Rotating, Onsite

Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations available upon request.