RN Staffing Response Team Level 1 Days

UNC Health Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Rex Healthcare is seeking a compassionate registered nurse to join the Staffing Response Team (SRT) per diem. The role involves floating across multiple units at UNC Rex Raleigh and UNC Rex Holly Springs campuses, with a 12-hour day shift every other week or 3 shifts in 6 weeks.

Ideal candidates will have acute care experience, a BSN preferred, and current NC RN licensure. You will participate in a dynamic team, support patient safety, and follow standardized care plans, ensuring

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited School of Nursing preferred.
• Must have NC RN Licensure.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; RN NC LIC.
• Minimum of two years of acute care hospital experience in the chosen clinical division.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff; supports patient safety initiatives and follows fall prevention protocols.
• Performs holistic patient assessments and communicates changes to physicians.
• Documents care and ensures delegated tasks are recorded; reports using SBAR format.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

Are you a compassionate and adaptable nurse who thrives on variety, values continuous learning, and enjoys being an essential part of every care team?

If so, ourStaffing Response Team (SRT), also known as the inpatient float pool-might be the perfect fit for you! As a member of this dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to work across multiple units, collaborate with diverse healthcare professionals, and make a meaningful impact wherever you're needed most.

Where You'll Work

UNC Rex Raleigh and UNC Rex Holly Springs campuses. Daily assignments are determined based on staffing needs at both facilities

Role Overview

This position is ideal for nurses withCritical Care (ICU), Intermediate, Emergency Department, Medicine Acute, Surgery Acute Healthexperience. Bybeing a member of this care team, you have a global view that expands your knowledge and skills without limiting you to a single area. Teammates must be able to float to at least 2 service areas.

Shift & Scheduling Expectations

You must be able to work at least one 12 hour dayshift every other week or 3 shifts in a 6 week period.

Is This the Right Fit for You?

If you're flexible, dependable, a strong team player who can also work independently-and you want to be part of a team where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported-we'd love to hear from you!

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.

Summary

Documents patient's assessment, care provided and response to care according to procedure.

Responsibilities

• 1. Maintains an environment of safety for patients, self and others and supports patient safety initiatives. Utilizes PPID correctly. Responds promptly to all alarms. Follows fall prevention and skin care protocols. Utilizes the Safe Patient Handling equipment appropriately.
• 2. Assessments are timely and a holistic approach is utilized. Recognizes subtle patient changes, informs physicians and utilizes appropriate resources. Assures that delegated tasks are completed.
• 3. Documents patient's assessment, care provided and response to care according to procedure. Assures that all tasks delegated to others are documented correctly. Provides reports in a thorough and concise manner and utilizes SBAR format. Assesses patient's condition, including: biophysical, psychosocial and age specific needs.
• 4. Develops an individualized plan of care utilizing the nursing and medical diagnosis. Collaborates with other health care team members in formulating plan of care. Initiates the plan of care upon admission. Orders appropriate tasks in RCARE. Initiates consults and serves as an advocate to meet the patient's needs.
• 5. Implements the nursing plan of care on assigned patients. Reviews all diagnostic data and responds appropriately. Maintains a calm manner and works effectively at all times. Implements nursing interventions to prevent complications.
• 6. Evaluates patient's status, nursing instructions, appropriateness of the nursing plan of care and outcomes of the care provided. Updates and resolves the plan of care as appropriate.
• 7. Clarifies medication orders, as needed, prior to the end of shift. Medications are administered using two identifiers: patient name and medical record number. High alert medications are verified by a second nurse prior to administration. Medications are explained to the patient (name, action, side effects) prior to administration.
• 8. Initiates a patient's education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the physician and/or hospital procedure; includes patient and family instruction, as well as, discharge planning. Documents instruction and education to patient and family.
• 9. Recognizes, supports and utilizes evidence based nursing practice. Is aware of and follows Rex policies, procedures and protocols. Attends and completes all mandatory education.
• 10. Adheres to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, as demonstrated by professionalism, commitment to the patient, and accountability and responsibility for individual nursing practice.

Other Information

Education Requirements

• BSN from an accredited School of Nursing preferred.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Must have NC RN Licensure.
• BLS;ACLS;RN NC LIC

Professional Experience Requirements

• A minimum of two years of current acute care hospital experience in the chosen clinical division desired.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures. Ability to document clinical information. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other Rex staff. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Staffing Response Team

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Salary Rate:$42.95 per hour

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Days

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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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