RN Clinical Nurse II - Nephrology & Medicine - Nights

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Join the UNCMC 3 West Acute Care Nephrology & Medicine Team.

Are you ready to step into a dynamic acute care environment where your nursing skills make an immediate impact on patient outcomes?

The 3 West Acute Care Nephrology & Medicine unit invites dedicated, passionate, and growth-oriented nurses to join our team. Here, you’ll be at the forefront of advanced nephrology care, surrounded by a team that values challenge, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• 22 bed acute medicine unit
• Nurse/Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Primary patient diagnoses include:
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) requiring Hemo or Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Acute Kidney Injury
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Dialysis Access Issues
  • Renal Transplant Rejection
  • Autoimmune disorders

• Three 12 hr shifts per week (36 hrs)
• Flexible self-scheduling that supports work-life balance
• Shift differential pay for nights and weekends

• 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

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.

• Education – Participate in identifying and meeting learning needs of self; attend education programs; use patient education materials; assess readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers; assess developmental level and factors affecting ability to learn.
• Evaluation of Care – Identify expected patient outcomes; seek guidance in revision of plan of care; participate in discussions with interdisciplinary team; communicate relevant information for continuity of care.
• Implementation – Demonstrate competence in care of patients with complex problems; perform bedside point‑of‑care testing; utilize healthcare organization and nursing standards; organize and prioritize care according to patient/family needs; consult resources timely for complex care issues.
• Leadership – Develop goals to promote professional growth; achieve goals within time frame; be knowledgeable about intra/interdepartmental collaboration; participate in unit goals; use communication systems; promote cost‑effective care; give feedback; promote a safe, clean and secure hospital environment.
• Patient Assessment – Recognize data to determine priorities; synthesize assessment data; anticipate discharge needs; develop relationships with families to promote advocacy.
• Planning – Collaborate with patient/family to prepare/update plan of care; use multidisciplinary resources; identify cultural and ethnic issues; prioritize tasks for complex problems.
• Research – Read relevant journals; bring ideas and questions for staff assessment of applicability.

• Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
• If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment, and obtain a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Nursing or a Master’s degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date.

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.

• One (1) year of nursing experience.

Legal

Employer:

STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: 3 West

Work Type:
Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range: $34.22 - $48.38 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:

Night Job

Location of Job: US:

NC:

Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will 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 makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.