RN Nursing Coordinator - Neurosurgery Clinic at ACC

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a Neurosurgery Nurse Coordinator to support the Functional Neurosurgery team, coordinating care for patients undergoing movement disorders, pain, and epilepsy. You will collaborate with neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and support staff to guide patients through their care journey.

The role involves working with cutting‑edge technologies and treatments, including focused ultrasound and deep brain stimulation, while fostering a collaborative

Qualifications

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of professional nursing.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Five (5) years of professional nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient status of a specialized population and coordinates ongoing acute and long‑term care needs.
• Delivers in‑services and education to nursing, medical and staff on topics related to the patient population.
• Collects and analyzes data for trends; participates in performance improvement activities and care protocol updates.
• Coordinates discharge planning and post‑hospitalization care, including referrals and coordination of clinics and home care.
• Promotes ongoing professional development and adherence to nursing process and professional standards.

Skills

Nursing coordination

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

The Neurosurgery Nurse Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the Functional Neurosurgery team by coordinating care for patients undergoing advanced neurosurgical treatments for movement disorders, pain, and epilepsy.

In this role, you will join a highly collaborative team of neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and support staff who are dedicated to improving patients' quality of life. You will serve as a key resource for patients throughout their care journey while working alongside experts who are advancing the field of functional neurosurgery.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team utilizing cutting‑edge technologies and innovative treatments, including focused ultrasound, deep brain stimulation (DBS), and neuromodulation therapies.

We offer a supportive and team-oriented work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the rewarding experience of making a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day.

Address and Work Schedule

• Address: 102 Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC
• Monday‑Friday (Days)
• No weekends
• No holidays

Summary

Provides clinical administrative nursing care coordination in support of a patient care area. Duties include one or more of the following care coordination, discharge planning, data analysis and performance metrics, and patient/staff education.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient status of a specialized population. Rounds with an interdisciplinary health care team to determine patient care needs and coordinate ongoing acute care and long‑term needs. Uses expertise and experience in specialty practice to facilitate patient care. Acts as a liaison between the patient, family and health care team to communicate patient care needs including coordination of patient/family care conferences.
• Collaborates with health care team to provide information and resources to facilitate patient care. Provides in‑services and formal presentations to nursing, medical and ancillary staff on topics related to the specialized patient population. Assist staff in the development of patient education materials for the patient population. Perform patient teaching related to specific topics and patient needs. Documents patient teaching in the medical record in the appropriate sections.
• Collects data related to specialized patient population and analyzes for trends. Enters data or coordinates its entry into databases and registries for benchmarking purposes. Participates in performance improvement activities to promote quality patient care. Analyzes data for trends and makes suggestions for revisions to patient care protocols for the patient population. Monitors outcomes of care for patient population and collaborates with the interdisciplinary health care team on evaluation of outcomes.
• Coordinates patient care for post‑hospitalization care and discharge planning. Makes referrals to other care providers during acute care episode and for post‑discharge care. Communicates discharge needs to interdisciplinary health care team, patient and family. Coordinates appointments with clinics, outside referral sources, home care, durable medical equipment providers and other providers to ensure continuity of care for the patient. Attends care conferences and interdisciplinary care rounds. Documents care planning and communication with health care providers in the medical record.
• Promotes own professional development through attending inservices and presentations. Keeps current in practice through conferences, reading current literature and research. Role models professional nursing practice to others through use of the nursing process and professional behaviors.

Other Information

Education Requirements

• Graduation from a state‑accredited school of professional nursing

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Five (5) years of professional nursing experience.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNCH Neurosurgery Cl at ACC

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 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: Yes

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.

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