Staff Nurse - Med/Surg (Day shift)

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join a multidisciplinary team. The RN will apply nursing processes and clinical skills to direct, provide and evaluate patient care, focusing on age-specific needs and care plans.

Experience is not required for new graduates, but licensure and certifications are essential. Responsibilities include collaborating with families and the care team, maintaining accurate medical records, and delivering cost-effective care with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct, provide and evaluate age/population specific patient care using nursing process and clinical skills.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans and maintain medical records.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, cost-efficient care with strong outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Clinical computer systems

Education

Graduate from 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.

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.

Education Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Professional Experience Requirement

• None required for 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 skills; Communicates clearly and concisely verbally and in writing
• Exposure and basic skills in use of clinical computer systems
• Self-motivation; strong organizational skills; able to multi-task; goal oriented
• Strong customer focus
• Strong judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens and other infectious diseases requiring the use of protective equipment; exposure to other hazards, such as radiation, toxic waste, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, etc. based on the departments. Possible exposure to conditions, such as noxious odors, fumes, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation. Stressful work periods and rotating shifts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Requires a range of physical activity from sedentary work to heavy work. Includes sitting, standing, walking and lifting patients; some carrying, pushing, pulling, and lifting objects involved in day-to-day activities. Ability to use appropriate Safe-Patient Handling equipment Visual acuity, auditory and verbal skills necessary. Ability to concentrate in surroundings.

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: $33.20 - $41.49 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day 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.