RN Clinical Nurse IV - Orthopedics and Surgery Acute Care Unit
Listed on 2026-01-19
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Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Healthcare Nursing
Description
UNC Health Care Hillsborough Campus is a community hospital which is an extension of UNC Medical Center focusing on many of our elective surgical programs. The 163‑bed facility combines a community hospital culture with the innovative procedures and care for which the UNC Medical Center is known. The Hillsborough Hospital has achieved accreditation by The Joint Commission's disease specific program for their Total Hip and Knee Replacement service.
This accreditation is the result of many years of work by the inter‑professional team caring for these patients. The Hillsborough Campus has also received the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience and ranks in the top five percent in the nation for patient experience. The Hillsborough Hospital is located at 430 Waterstone Drive, Hillsborough, NC and offers free parking for employees.
The Clinical Nurse IV, RN, position is for the 25‑bed surgical unit. This unit provides acute inpatient services for the surgical patient population which includes Joint, Spine, Urology, and General Surgery admissions as well as medical overflow patients. We are looking for an experienced, energetic, patient‑centered team member with a positive attitude. This unit fosters an environment that values diversity, teamwork, open communication, while proving exceptional service.
Hours:
40hrs/week; rotating
Please include a detailed CV should have evidence of the following categories whenever possible and a letter of recommendation:
- Work History
- Educational Preparation
- Course/Skill Certifications
- Professional Certifications
- Professional Involvement
- Professional Memberships
- Committees, Task Forces, Work Groups
- Performance Improvement Projects/Teams & Role
- Peer Review and/or Recruitment & Retention Activities
- Presentations
- Publications
- Research
- Community Involvement
- Awards, Recognition and Grants
- Relevant Continuing Education
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SummaryThe Clinical Nurse IV practices at the level of an expert practitioner of nursing as defined by Benner, P. (1984). From Novice to Expert. Addison‑Wesley Publishing Company. The nurse at this level demonstrates expertise in caring for patients with multiple and complex problems. In addition to demonstrating clinical leadership on the unit, the Clinical Nurse IV serves as a resource and system‑wide consultant to staff and participates in endeavors to increase nursing knowledge.
The CN IV functions as a clinical leader.
Promotes and ensures the use of the nursing process to provide quality patient care. Assesses and anticipates patient and family learning needs and organizes resources to ensure that they are met. Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan.
Promotes professional growth of self and staff. Promotes a conducive environment for learning and provides educational experiences for students.
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