Staff Nurse

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Ip Rehab Facility team in North Carolina. The RN will use the nursing process to deliver direct patient care, assess patient needs, and coordinate care plans while maintaining medical records. This role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and high-quality outcomes on a full-time, onsite schedule.

Qualified candidates hold NC RN licensure, with BLS and ACLS within one year. Prior specialty experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN licensure in North Carolina; BLS and ACLS within 1 year.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with good observation abilities.
• Experience in a clinical environment for specialty areas may be required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and provide patient care using the nursing process.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans and maintain medical records.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Clinical computer systems

Customer service focus

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

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.

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.

Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) operates as a key member of the health care team using the nursing process, clinical skills and leadership to direct, provide and evaluate age/population specific patient care according to the department’s scope of service. Analyze patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.

Responsibilities

The ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients are key customers. Patients, families and the other members of the healthcare team, as key customers, are provided with cost efficient care with excellent clinical outcomes, provided by a team member who understands and respects each member of the multidiscipline team and interacts with other team members and customers in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Professional Experience Requirement

• None required for beginning nurse/new graduates. Requirements for specialty areas are defined as 1-2 years of experience in specialty area or related clinical experience.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina; BLS certification, ACLS certification within one year. Additional certifications such as PALS, TNCC, and ENPC encouraged but not required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Requirements

• Good interpersonal, communication, and observation skills are essential. Communicates clearly and concisely verbally and in writing. Exposure to and basic skills in use of clinical computer system. Strong focus on customer service.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious diseases requires the use of protective equipment. Exposed to other hazards such as radiation, toxic waste, and chemical hazards based on the department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Requires a range of physical activity from sedentary work to heavy work. This includes sitting, standing, walking and lifting patients and objects throughout the shift.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
Organization Unit: Ip Rehab Facility
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: LENOIR MEM
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
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.