Staff Nurse - Med/Surg

UNC Health Care; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Lenoir Health Care is seeking a registered nurse to join the Medical/Surgical Unit in Lenoir, NC. You will deliver age-appropriate patient care using the nursing process, work with a multidisciplinary team, and provide high-quality, cost-efficient care on a 36-hour work week for night shifts.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and NC RN licensure with BLS; ACLS within one year is preferred, and additional certifications (PALS, TNCC, ENPC) are encouraged but

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience: None required for beginning nurse/new graduates.
• Licensure: Current RN licensure in NC; BLS and ACLS within one year; PALS/TNCC/ENPC encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operates as a key member of the health care team delivering age-appropriate patient care.
• Provides cost-efficient care with excellent clinical outcomes in collaboration with the multidiscipline team.
• Communicates clearly and courteously with patients, families, and team members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Observation

Clinical computer systems

Customer service

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

None

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.

LENOIR

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.