Staff Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (Day shift)

UNC Health Care; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care, located in Old Farm, North Carolina, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their dedicated healthcare team. The RN will use clinical skills to assess and implement patient care, ensuring high-quality service delivery. This role requires effective communication and strong judgement skills.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and hold current licensure in North Carolina. The position demands exposure to various health hazards and involves physical activities related to patient care.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills; communicates clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
• Exposure and basic skills in use of clinical computer systems.
• Self-motivation and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct, provide, and evaluate patient care according to department's scope of service.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

Clinical computer systems

Job description

Description

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

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.

Qualifications

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.

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.