Surgical Observation RN - Per Diem, 12-Hour Shifts

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill is seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide competent bedside care in the Surgical Observation Unit. Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the nurse coordinates care using the nursing process in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes patient assessment, planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure admissions, treatments, transfers, and discharges are seamless, 24/7. Per diem with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved program.
• NC RN license required with current BLS certification.
• One year of relevant nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards.
• Coordinate and deliver patient care using the nursing process in a hospital setting.
• Participate in education, evaluation, planning, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Support patient and family learning and discharge planning needs.
• Collaborate with team to ensure safety and quality of care.
• Assist with care planning and goal setting with supervision as needed.
• Contribute to unit goals and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina

BLS for Healthcare Providers certification

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill is seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide competent bedside care in the Surgical Observation Unit. Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the nurse coordinates care using the nursing process in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes patient assessment, planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure admissions, treatments, transfers, and discharges are seamless, 24/7. Per diem with rotating shifts.