New Graduate RN- ICU

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

The Registered Nurse (RN) operates as a key member of the health care team using the nursing process, clinical skills and leadership to direct, provide and evaluate age/population specific patient care according to the department’s scope of service. Analyze patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.

The ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients are key customers. Patients, families and the other members of the healthcare team are provided with cost efficient care with excellent clinical outcomes, delivered by a team member who understands and respects each member of the multidisciplinary team and interacts with other team members and customers in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner.

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• None required for new graduates. Requirements for specialty areas are defined as 1-2 years of experience in specialty area or related clinical experience.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina; BCLS certification; additional certifications required in specialty areas.
• Good interpersonal skills; communicates clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
• Exposure and basic skills in use of clinical computer systems.
• Self‑motivation; strong organizational skills; able to multi‑task; goal oriented.
• Strong customer focus.
• Strong judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

Exposure to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens and other infectious diseases requiring the use of protective equipment; possible exposure to conditions such as noxious odors, fumes, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation. Stressful work periods and rotating shifts. Requires a range of physical activity from sedentary work to heavy work. Includes sitting, standing, walking and lifting patients; some carrying, pushing, pulling, and lifting objects involved in day‑to‑day activities.

Ability to use appropriate Safe‑Patient Handling equipment. Visual acuity, auditory and verbal skills necessary. Ability to concentrate in surroundings.

• Legal
  
  Employer:
  
  Lenoir Health
• Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
• Organization Unit:
  Nursing Admin
• Work Type:
  Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
• Work Assignment Type:
  Onsite
• Work Schedule:
  
  Variable
• Location of Job: LENOIR MEM
• Exempt From Overtime:
  No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.