RN Clinical Nurse II - Cardiology Specialty Care Unit - Nights Job Chapel Hill area,North Carolina USA,Nursing

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)

Schedule Flexibility

Three 12‑hour shifts per week (36 hours)
Shift differentials offered for weekends & nights
Flexible self‑scheduling that supports work‑life balance

What We Offer

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

Incentives

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)

Note: Ask your recruiter for more details on incentives and eligibility.

Preferred Experience

Cardiac, Med‑Surg, and/or step‑down experience

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. Attend education programs based on identified learning needs. With assistance, use patient education materials relevant to the patient population. Assess readiness to learn of 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 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 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.

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. Participate in promoting 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,…