RN Clinical Nurse II- Surgical/Trauma Critical Care Unit- Part Time
UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
Description
The Surgical Trauma Critical Care Unit is located in the new state‑of‑the‑art North Carolina Surgical Hospital. It is a fast‑paced, Level 1 Trauma certified, Beacon Gold Award for Excellence designated, 40‑bed unit specializing in the care of critically injured trauma and surgical patients. This unit serves a variety of surgical patients in addition to trauma to include, but not limited to, transplant, plastics, oncology, obstetrics, gynecology, gastrointestinal, and orthopedics. Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration are hallmarks for this unit while providing expert "Carolina Care" to the patients and families we serve. Our ONE GREAT TEAM facilitates admissions, treatments, transfers, and discharges of patients 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
Excellent Nurse‑to‑Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:3
Supportive Schedule: Three 12‑hour shifts per week (36 hours), with day
ight/weekend rotations
Collaborative Team: Work alongside a highly skilled, compassionate care team dedicated in providing optimal patient outcomes
STCCU is currently accepting applications for candidates interested in a part‑time position, with a requirement of 24 hours per week (two 12‑hour shifts). Scheduling options include rotating, nights, or the option for weekends only.
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary
Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities
Education – Participate in identifying and meeting learning needs of self; attend education programs based on identified learning needs; use patient education materials relevant to patient population; assess readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers; assess developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.
Evaluation of Care – Identify expected patient outcomes; seek guidance as needed in revision of plan of care; participate in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care; communicate relevant information to promote continuity of care.
Implementation – Demonstrate competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population‑appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care; perform bedside point‑of‑care testing as required for patient care plan; utilize healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care; organize and prioritize care according to patient/family needs; consult appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning.
Leadership – With assistance, develop goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations; achieve goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiate with supervisor; be knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration; participate in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities; effectively use communication systems; promote cost‑effective care; give feedback to co‑workers; be aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment; promote a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all.
Patient Assessment – Recognize data from complex situations to determine priorities for care; include appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs; synthesize assessment data into a meaningful whole prior to communication to others; assess and anticipate discharge needs of individual patients and families; develop relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs.
Planning – Collaborate with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care; make use of available multidisciplinary resources in planning care; use full range of communication as a means to convey planning; identify and address cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care; demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
Research – Read journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice; bring ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability.
Education Requirements
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.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
Professional Experience Requirements
One (1) year of nursing experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements
NO SPECIFIC LIST GIVEN – PLEASE CONSULT THE UNIT HRS FOR DETAILS.
Other Information
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Surgical Trauma Critical Care Unit
Work Type: Part Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 24.00
Salary Range: $34.22 – $48.38 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
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.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities.
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The Surgical Trauma Critical Care Unit is located in the new state‑of‑the‑art North Carolina Surgical Hospital. It is a fast‑paced, Level 1 Trauma certified, Beacon Gold Award for Excellence designated, 40‑bed unit specializing in the care of critically injured trauma and surgical patients. This unit serves a variety of surgical patients in addition to trauma to include, but not limited to, transplant, plastics, oncology, obstetrics, gynecology, gastrointestinal, and orthopedics. Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration are hallmarks for this unit while providing expert "Carolina Care" to the patients and families we serve. Our ONE GREAT TEAM facilitates admissions, treatments, transfers, and discharges of patients 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
Excellent Nurse‑to‑Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:3
Supportive Schedule: Three 12‑hour shifts per week (36 hours), with day
ight/weekend rotations
Collaborative Team: Work alongside a highly skilled, compassionate care team dedicated in providing optimal patient outcomes
STCCU is currently accepting applications for candidates interested in a part‑time position, with a requirement of 24 hours per week (two 12‑hour shifts). Scheduling options include rotating, nights, or the option for weekends only.
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary
Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities
Education – Participate in identifying and meeting learning needs of self; attend education programs based on identified learning needs; use patient education materials relevant to patient population; assess readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers; assess developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.
Evaluation of Care – Identify expected patient outcomes; seek guidance as needed in revision of plan of care; participate in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care; communicate relevant information to promote continuity of care.
Implementation – Demonstrate competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population‑appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care; perform bedside point‑of‑care testing as required for patient care plan; utilize healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care; organize and prioritize care according to patient/family needs; consult appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning.
Leadership – With assistance, develop goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations; achieve goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiate with supervisor; be knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration; participate in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities; effectively use communication systems; promote cost‑effective care; give feedback to co‑workers; be aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment; promote a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all.
Patient Assessment – Recognize data from complex situations to determine priorities for care; include appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs; synthesize assessment data into a meaningful whole prior to communication to others; assess and anticipate discharge needs of individual patients and families; develop relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs.
Planning – Collaborate with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care; make use of available multidisciplinary resources in planning care; use full range of communication as a means to convey planning; identify and address cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care; demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
Research – Read journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice; bring ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability.
Education Requirements
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.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
Professional Experience Requirements
One (1) year of nursing experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements
NO SPECIFIC LIST GIVEN – PLEASE CONSULT THE UNIT HRS FOR DETAILS.
Other Information
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Surgical Trauma Critical Care Unit
Work Type: Part Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 24.00
Salary Range: $34.22 – $48.38 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
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.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities.
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