RN Clinical Nurse II- Acute Burn and Wound Unit- 5 East Position Available In Orange, North Carolina

Job Description:

DescriptionThis position qualifies for our UNC Hospitals RNIncentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitmentincentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition,this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocationassistance (based on location) and our employee referral program.

Learn more about our UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program here:https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-hospitals-nurse-incentive-program5East is a 15•bed Acute Burn and Wound Unit and we function as anextension of the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center. We care foradult patients who have a burn injury and/or other type of complexwounds. The burn injuries on our unit are acute and generally lessthan 20% of total body surface area. We provide burn and wound careto these patients from the acute through rehabilitative phase. Wealso care for overflow patients from other units on the acute caresurgical units and occasionally overflow form the acute caremedicine units with patients including but not limited to: plasticsurgery patients, diabetic wounds, and pressure ulcers.

The nurseswho work on 5 East are trained in medical-surgical nursing as wellas burn and wound care. Our nursing team works with theinterdisciplinary team to provide the best possible care for ourpatients. The team includes physicians, physician assistants, nursepractitioners, nursing assistants, physical, occupational andrecreational therapists, chaplains, and rehabilitation counselors,social workers and dieticians. We are team oriented, dynamiccaregivers and experienced patient advocates. We foster aprofessional, collaborative atmosphere conducive to learning.

Thisposition is 36 hours/week, night shift position, 7pm-7:30am, withself-scheduling. It also qualifies for an extensive benefit packagealong with the RN incentive program.

Become part of an inclusiveorganization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission isto improve the health and well-being of the unique communities weserve.

SummaryProvides competent clinical nursing care consistentwith professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the NurseManager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible forcoordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursingprocess in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities Education•Participates in identifying and meeting learningneeds of self. Attends education programs based on identifiedlearning needs. With assistance, uses patient education materialsrelevant to patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of thepatient/family/caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patientand factors affecting ability to learn. Evaluation of Care•Identifies expected patient outcomes.

Seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participatesin discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team inevaluation of patient care. Communicates relevant information topromote continuity of care. Implementation•Demonstrates competence in care of patientswith complex problems, including population-appropriate physical,psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Performsbedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan.

Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policiesand procedures in delivery of care. Organizes and prioritizes careaccording to patient/family needs. Consults with appropriateresources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex careissues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk fordischarge planning. Leadership•With assistance, develops goals to promoteprofessional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals andobjectives within identified time frame or renegotiates withsupervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitateintra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in developmentand achievement of unit goals and performance improvementactivities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates inpromoting cost-effective care. Gives feedback to co-workers. Isaware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting thehealth care environment. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospitalenvironment for all. Patient Assessment•Recognizes data from complex situations todetermine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical,psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesizes assessmentdata into meaningful whole prior to communication to others.

Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients andfamilies. Develops relationships with families that promote theirability to advocate for the patient and their own needs. Planning•Collaborates with patient/family to prepare orupdate the plan of care. Makes use of available multidisciplinaryresources in planning care. Begins to use full range ofcommunication as a means to convey planning. Identifies andaddresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care.

Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complexproblems. Research•Reads journals that contain studies or articles thatmay be applicable to practice. Brings ideas and questions to thestaff at large for assessment of applicability.

OtherInformationOther information:

Education Requirements Graduation from a school of professional nursing. If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within fouryears of employment, and obtain a Bachelor’s degree with a major inNursing or a Master’s degree with a major in Nursing within sevenyears of employment date.

Licensure/Certification Requirements Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state ofNorth Carolina. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare ProvidercertificationProfessional Experience Requirements One (1) year of nursing experience.

Knowledge/Skills/andAbilities RequirementsJob DetailsLegal Employer:

STATEEntity:

UNCMedical CenterOrganization Unit:

Wound 5

EastWork Type:

FullTimeStandard Hours Per Week:

36.00

Salary Range:

$33.88•$47.91 perhour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience andinternal equity

Work Schedule:

Night ShiftLocation of Job:

US:

NC:

Chapel HillExempt From Overtime:

Exempt:

NoThis is a Stateposition employed by UNC Health Care System.

Qualified applicantswill be considered without regard to their race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makesreasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religiouspractices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees withdisabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply forcareer opportunities. Please emailapplicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonableaccommodation to search and/or to apply for a careeropportunity.