RN Clinical Nurse II - Pre-Op​/Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Description

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UNC Hillsborough is seeking experienced RNs to join our Pre-Op and PACU team, supporting a high-volume surgical program that includes:

• Orthopedic Center of Excellence for Total Joints
• Sports Orthopedics, Foot & Ankle, Ortho & Neuro Spine
• General Surgery
• Urology
• Gynecology
• Ophthalmology
• Gastroenterology (GI)

RNs in this fast-paced, team-oriented environment provide comprehensive assessments, patient and family education, pain and symptom management, and close monitoring of patients before and after surgery.

We are specifically seeking candidates with prior Preop, PACU, ED, or ICU experience, as this role requires strong critical thinking, rapid assessment skills, and comfort with high-acuity and post-anesthesia patients. Schedule flexibility is vital; candidates must be willing to work varying shifts and participate in call coverage based on unit needs.

• ACLS
• PALS

• 9-hour and 12-hour shifts available
• Shift patterns may vary based on unit needs

• Pre-Op: 5:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• PACU: 7:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
• HMOB Procedural Area Pre-Op & PACU: 5:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• All other hours and holidays are covered by on‑call staff.

(Average: 2–3 call shifts per 6-week schedule)

• Weekday Call: 9:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Call (backup):
  • 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or
  • 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.

• Free onsite parking
• Convenient outpatient pharmacy

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. 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…