RN Clinical Nurse II - GI Procedures Meadowmont

** Description*
* _UNC GI Meadowmont is a fast-paced procedural unit located in Chapel Hill. Here at UNC's first outpatient endoscopy unit, there is an enormous amount of opportunities for medical professionals to grow, learn and develop into GI experts. Currently we operate 3 procedural rooms daily; with an average case load of 12-13 per room. The GI Meadowmont leadership and staff pride ourselves on teamwork.

We have cultivated an environment where team camaraderie and peer support translates to a healthy and strong work culture. Our hours of operation are Monday
- Friday from 8-430pm._

_If you are seeking day shift hours and no call, GI Meadowmont may be the place for you! Our first cases start at 8 am and we schedule our last case at 3:30 pm. Each team member is required to take 2 late shifts per week, but don't worry we typically leave before 5:30 pm, even if we go beyond our scheduled cut off time.

Another great benefit of working here is our free onsite parking!_

_We also have a phenomenal team of doctors, with many of them being world renowned for their contributions to the field of gastroenterology. You will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best and become part of the team that delivers exceptional services for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures such as, colonoscopies, upper endoscopy, and esophageal ablation therapy along with various nonsurgical hemorrhoid treatments.

Our nurses are trained to work in each of the patient care areas (pre, intra and post procedure). Rest assured, you will receive excellent training and will be well equipped to perform these various roles. We are a passionate group who takes great pride in delivering quality services._

_The team is dedicated and committed, but most of all, patients are our top priority. We work hard, but in an energetic, fun and efficient manner. There is no time like the present! If you are interested in joining the GIMM team and enjoy working as part of a dynamic team, we invite you to apply. You won't regret it!!!_

* This position qualifies for our UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program

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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:

1. Education - Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. With assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.

2. Evaluation of Care - Identifies expected patient outcomes. Seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.

3. Implementation - Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population-appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs. Consults with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning.

4. Leadership - With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement…