RN Clinical Nurse II - Nursery

Overview

Description and incentive information for the Special Care Nursery RN position at UNC Health Johnston. The role includes participation in the Johnston Incentive Program with tuition/loan forgiveness options as described, and a commitment to delivering patient- and family-centered care within a Level II NICU setting.

Join an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates. The Special Care Nursery is a Level II NICU with 3 licensed beds on the Smithfield Campus, partnering with REX Neonatologists and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners to care for infants with neonatal medical needs while supporting families.

Call = 3 shifts in a 6-week schedule.

• Education - Identify and meet learning needs of self; attend education programs; use patient education materials relevant to 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 in revising the plan of care; participate in interdisciplinary team discussions to evaluate patient care; communicate relevant information to promote continuity of care.
• Implementation - Demonstrate competence in care of patients with complex problems; perform bedside point-of-care testing as required; follow organizational nursing standards, policies and procedures; organize and prioritize care according to patient/family needs; consult appropriate resources for complex issues or discharge planning.
• Leadership - Develop goals to promote professional growth; work toward goals within identified time frames; collaborate interdepartmentally; contribute to unit goals and performance improvement; use communication systems effectively; promote cost-effective care; provide feedback to co-workers; be aware of regulatory guidelines and maintain a safe hospital environment.
• Patient Assessment - Recognize data from complex situations to determine care priorities; assess physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs; synthesize assessment data and communicate findings; assess and plan for discharge needs; build relationships with families to support advocacy.
• Planning - Collaborate with patient/family to update the plan of care; utilize multidisciplinary resources; communicate planning across a full range of channels; address cultural and ethnic issues in planning; prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
• Research - Engage with current literature; bring ideas/questions to staff for assessment of applicability.

Education Requirements: Graduation from a school of professional nursing.

Licensure/Certification Requirements: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina;
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.

Professional Experience Requirements: One (1) year of nursing experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: As listed in the job description.

Legal

Employer:

NCHEALTH
Entity:
Johnston Health
Organization Unit:
Nursery

Work Type:
Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range: $33.88 - $47.91 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:

Night Job

Location of Job: US:

NC:

Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health provides reasonable accommodations for religious practices and beliefs and for applicants and employees with disabilities. Email applicant.accommodations.edu for accommodations in searching/applying.