RN Clinical Nurse II (Per Diem)- Abdominal Transplant/Urology/Plastic Surgery Acute Care Position Available In Orange, North Carolina

Job Description:

Job Description Description 5 West is seeking a Clinical Nurse II for Per Diem. 5 West is a 15-bed unit dedicated to caring for abdominaltransplant, urology and plastic surgery patients.

Our patient careteam delivers highly specialized cutting-edge care. Each year, weperform over 125 kidney, pancreas, and liver transplants. Ourtransplant program is certified by the American Society ofTransplant Surgeons and is one of the most accomplished and devotedtransplant teams in the region. The Kidney Transplant Team wasrecently named number one in the United States for one-yearsurvival rates. 5 West strives to improve clinical outcomes throughan interprofessional approach of education, research, and clinicalmedicine. This unit is the inpatient home for the nationally rankedUNC Urology department partnering with the physicians to deliverindividualized care in a coordinated and compassionate manner. Inaddition to urology and abdominal transplant, our staff cares forhigh-risk plastic surgery patients requiring reconstructive graftsand surgery related to tissue injuries. These patients have complexwound management needs, which our expert staff manages.

This unithas also received the Beacon Award for Excellence designated by theAmerican Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).The AACNcreated the Beacon designation to recognize individual units thathave set a path to excellence in an effort to highlight criticalcare units that distinguish themselves in every facet of patientcare. Recipients of a Beacon designation demonstrate excellence insustained unit performance and patient outcomes.

Become part of aninclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission isto improve the health and well-being of the unique communities weserve.

Summary:

Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent withprofessional 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:

1. 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. 2. Evaluation of Care
• Identifies expected patient outcomes. Seeksguidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participates indiscussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluationof patient care. Communicates relevant information to promotecontinuity of care. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Planning

• Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or updatethe 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. 7. 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.

Other InformationOther information:

Education Requirements:

• Graduation from a school of professional nursing.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of NorthCarolina.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for

Healthcare Providercertification Professional Experience Requirements:

• One (1) year of relevant and current experience required

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job DetailsLegal Employer:

STATEEntity:

UNC Medical Center Organization Unit:

Transplant 5

West Work Type:

Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week:

6.00

Salary Range:

$33.88

• $47.

91 per hour(Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type:

OnsiteWork Schedule:

RotatingLocation of Job:

US:

NC:

Chapel HillExempt From Overtime:

Exempt:

No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System withUNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee ofanother North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS orthe ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in thoseplans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to theirrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNCHealth makes reasonable accommodations for applicants’ andemployees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicantsand employees with disabilities. All interested applicants areinvited to apply for career opportunities. Please emailapplicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonableaccommodation to search and/or to apply for a careeropportunity.