Staff Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (Night Shift)

UNC Health Care; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care's Progressive Care Unit in Kinston, NC seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process, coordinating with the health care team and documenting care plans.

The role requires NC RN licensure, BLS with ACLS within one year, and welcomes new graduates. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, plus the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting, are essential.

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.
• New graduates welcome; experience in specialty areas as defined by department requirements.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing process to plan, direct, provide and evaluate patient care.
• Analyze patient health problems and develop care plans.
• Maintain medical records and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical computer systems

Multi-tasking

Customer focus

Judgment & decision-making

Education

RN – accredited nursing program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

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

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 - $41.49per 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.