RN Clinical Nurse II; Per Diem Neurology Clinic

RN Clinical Nurse II (Per Diem) Neurology Clinic

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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 – Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. Uses patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of patient/family/caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.
• 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.
• 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. 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.
• Leadership – With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Knows activities that facilitate intra/inter‑departmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Uses communication systems effectively. Promotes cost‑effective care. Gives feedback to co‑workers. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines.
  
  Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all.
• Patient Assessment – Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs. Synthesizes assessment data into a meaningful whole before communication. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of patients and families. Develops relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate.
• Planning – Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update plan of care. Uses available multidisciplinary resources. Communicates planning. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues. Prioritizes tasks for patients with complex problems.
• Research – Reads journals that contain studies or articles applicable to practice. Brings ideas and questions to staff for assessment of applicability.

• Graduation from a school of professional nursing.

• 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 relevant and current experience required.

• No additional qualifications listed.

Legal

Employer:

STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNCH Neurology Clinic

Work Type:
Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 6.00

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:

Day 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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