Staff Nurse - Prn

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health, Lenoir Health Care's Ip Rehab Facility in Lenoir, NC, seeks a per diem Registered Nurse to apply nursing process across age groups and lead collaborative patient care. Per diem schedule emphasizes on-site daytime work and patient-focused outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold NC RN licensure with BLS; ACLS within a year; PALS/TNCC/ENPC encouraged. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for quality care in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates as a key member of the health care team using the nursing process to direct, provide, and evaluate age-specific patient care.
• Communicates clearly with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to ensure cost-efficient care and excellent clinical outcomes.
• Interacts with other team members and customers in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner.

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.

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.

Other information:
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: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

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.