RN Clinical Nurse II - Cardiology Specialty Care Unit - Nights
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Nursing
Cardiology
Description
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.
Join the Transformation of 7 Bedtower:
Now a Specialized Cardiology Unit at UNC Medical Center
UNC Medical Center is excited to announce the transformation of 7 Bedtower from a General Medicine unit into a specialized Cardiology Unit launching this July. This is a rare opportunity for experienced nurses who are passionate about cardiac care and want to play an active role in shaping a newly designed, high‑impact clinical environment.
As part of this transition, you'll join a collaborative, forward‑thinking team dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care. You'll also have the unique opportunity to help influence unit workflows, clinical practices, and culture, building a best‑in‑class cardiac nursing unit from the ground up.
Unit Overview- 20-bed unit with a mix of step-down and acute care beds
- Patient population includes myocardial infarction, heart failure, and arrhythmia
- Care includes pre‑ and post‑cardiac catheterization & electrophysiology procedures (pacemakers, implantable cardioverter‑defibrillator placements, ablations)
- Three 12‑hr shifts per week (36 hrs)
- Shift differentials offered for weekends & nights
- Flexible self‑scheduling that supports work‑life balance
- Clinical Skills education provided by the Center for Nursing Excellence
- A supportive environment designed for your professional growth
- Clinical Advancement Opportunities
- Outstanding health & retirement benefits
- Generous PTO accruals
- Up to $20,000 in commitment incentives
- Up to $25,000 in tuition loan forgiveness
- Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location)
- Cardiac, Med‑Surg, and/or Step Down
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 using the nursing process in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in promoting cost‑effective care. Gives feedback to co‑workers. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment.
Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all.
- Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs.…
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