Staff Nurse - PRN Level 1

UNC Health Care; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Lenoir Health Care in North Carolina seeks a Registered Nurse to join our inpatient team on a per diem basis. You will apply the nursing process, deliver direct patient care, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, current North Carolina RN licensure, BCLS, and the ability to work varied shifts; new graduates welcome.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in NC; BCLS certification.
• Exposure and basic skills in use of clinical computer systems.

Responsibilities

• The RN operates as a key member of the health care team using the nursing process to direct, provide, and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain medical records and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Clinical computer systems

Multi-tasking

Customer focus

Judgment/Problem solving

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.

Other information:

• EDUCATION
  • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• EXPERIENCE
  • 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; BCLS certification; additional certifications required in specialty areas.
• OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • 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 bloodborne 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 REQUIREMENTS

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

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.