Staff Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (Night Shift)

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Kinston, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Progressive Care Unit. The RN uses the nursing process and clinical skills to direct, provide and evaluate patient care, develop care plans, and maintain medical records.

Requires graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, NC RN licensure with BLS and ACLS within one year; new graduates welcome. Strong interpersonal, communication and multitasking abilities, and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team on

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina; BLS and ACLS within one year; additional certifications encouraged.
• New graduates welcome; 1–2 years of specialty area experience may be required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and multitasking abilities; focus on patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Use nursing process and clinical skills to direct, provide and evaluate age/population specific patient care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans; maintain medical records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, cost-efficient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Problem solving

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

Clinical computer systems

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.

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

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.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
• Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
• Organization Unit: Progressive Care Unit
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 0.90
• 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: 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.