Trauma ICU Nurse II — Critical Care (36-Hr Week)

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

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking a Clinical Nurse for our Surgical Trauma Critical Care Unit. You will provide expert nursing care in a fast-paced, Level 1 Trauma environment, coordinating treatment plans with an interdisciplinary team around the clock.

The role emphasizes education, patient assessment, and discharge planning, with a rotating schedule of three 12-hour shifts and strong emphasis on collaborative care and safety. RN licensure in NC and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
• If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment, and obtain a Bachelor's degree with a major in Nursing or a Master's degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
• One year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Education - Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self.
• Evaluation of Care - Identifies expected patient outcomes and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
• Implementation - Delivers care for patients with complex problems and uses nursing standards and policies.
• Leadership - Develops goals and promotes professional growth and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Patient Assessment - Synthesizes data to determine care priorities and discharge planning needs.
• Planning - Prepares and updates the plan of care with multidisciplinary resources.
• Research - Engages with current studies and discusses applicability with staff.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

RN license (North Carolina)

BSN within 7 years

Master's degree in Nursing (optional)

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking a Clinical Nurse for our Surgical Trauma Critical Care Unit. You will provide expert nursing care in a fast-paced, Level 1 Trauma environment, coordinating treatment plans with an interdisciplinary team around the clock.

The role emphasizes education, patient assessment, and discharge planning, with a rotating schedule of three 12-hour shifts and strong emphasis on collaborative care and safety. RN licensure in NC and BLS are required.