RN Clinical Nurse II (Per Diem)- Trauma & Acute Care Surgery- 5 Bedtower Job Chapel Hill area,North Carolina USA,Nursing

Description

Clinical Nurse II Per Diem needed for the Trauma & Acute Care Surgery at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. This is a per diem position requiring the ability to work at least 12 hours every two weeks and one winter and one summer holiday each year. There are no benefits associated with this position.

Why Join Us?

Teamwork Excellence:
Our unit prides itself on a strong culture of teamwork. Our inter‑professional approach ensures that every team member's input is valued and contributes to the best patient outcomes. We strive for excellence in all aspects of patient care and professional practice, and you will be supported by a team that expects and delivers the highest standards.
Innovative Learning Opportunities in a Dynamic Work Environment:
Ideal for new learners, our unit offers unique experiences and educational opportunities that foster professional growth and skill development.
Holistic Patient Care:
We emphasize a holistic approach to patient care, working together to address all aspects of recovery and rehabilitation.
Award‑Winning Unit:
We are proud to be the first acute care unit in North Carolina to receive the Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), recognizing our commitment to high standards in patient care and unit performance.

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 – 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.

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 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.

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 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.

Patient Assessment – Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develops relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs.

Planning – Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Makes use of available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begins to use full range of communication as a means to convey…