RN New Graduate Nurse - Cardiology Specialty Care Unit Job Chapel Hill area,North Carolina USA,Nursing

UNC Medical Center Cardiology Specialty Care Unit – New Graduate RN Opportunity (November/December Start Date)

UNC Medical Center Cardiology Specialty Care Unit - New Graduate RN Opportunity

About the Unit

20-bed unit with a mix of step‑down and acute care beds
Patient diagonses includes: myocardial infarction, heart failure, and arrhythmia
Care includes: pre and post cardiac catheterization & electrophysiology procedures (pacemakers, implantable cardioverter‑defibrillator placements, ablations)

Position Details

36 hours per week
Rotating day/night shifts + weekends
Self‑scheduling to balance individual and unit needs
Must be eligible for RN licensure in North Carolina prior to start

New Graduate Residency Program Eligibility

Final semester nursing students or graduates within the past 12 months
Less than 6 months of RN experience

Program Highlights

Yearlong, structured transition‑to‑practice program
Unit‑based orientation plus residency curriculum
Mentorship and clinical support
Professional development and skill‑building

What We Offer

Competitive health & retirement benefits
Generous PTO accrual
Supportive, team‑oriented environment focused on growth

Additional Requirements

Cover letter required (include clinical interests)
Current UNC Medical Center employees must apply as internal candidates
RN license must be obtained prior to first day of employment

Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance may be offered (dependent on mileage)

Responsibilities

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 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 interdisciplinary team members 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. Performs bedside point‑of‑care testing as required. Utilizes organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs. Consults with appropriate resources timely regarding complex care issues or high‑risk discharge planning.

Leadership – With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities that facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in unit goals and performance improvement activities. Uses communication systems effectively. Promotes cost‑effective care and safe, clean hospital environment.

Patient Assessment – Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs. Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs and develops relationships with families.

Planning – Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Uses multidisciplinary resources. Begins to use full range of communication to convey planning. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues. Prioritizes tasks for patients with complex problems.

Research – Reads journals containing studies relevant to practice. Brings ideas and questions to staff for assessment of applicability.

Other Information Education Requirements

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.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the day of clinical care.
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