Staff Nurse - Med/Surg

UNC Health Care; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston, NC is seeking registered nurses to join the Medical/Surgical Unit. You will apply the nursing process to plan, direct, provide and evaluate age-specific patient care during night shifts.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, patient focus, and adherence to safety protocols in a fast-paced hospital setting. Current NC RN licensure and BLS/ACLS within one year are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina; BLS certification, ACLS within one year.
• Exposure to and basic skills in the use of clinical computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using the nursing process and directs, provides, and evaluates age-specific patient care.
• Works collaboratively with patients, families and the healthcare team to achieve excellent clinical outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

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.

Summary

Operates as a key member of the health care team using the nursing process. Clinical skills and leadership to direct, provide, and evaluate age specific patient care according to the department's scope of service.

Responsibilities

• 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.
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Other Information

• EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• EXPERIENCE: 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.
• OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 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 REQUIREMENTS: 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.
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Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Medical/Surgical Uni

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range:$30.74 - $38.42per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

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.