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Staff Nurse PRN Level 2 - Day Surgery
Job in
Old Farm, North Carolina, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
UNC REX Healthcare
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
- 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.
Responsibilities:
- Collects patient data.
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to assist in determining the plan of care.
- Identifies expected outcomes.
- Implements and modifies interventions identified in the patient plan of care.
- Evaluates the patient’s progress toward outcomes and modifies treatment plans as indicated by patient response and condition.
- Prepares patients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments.
- Accurately prepares and administers medications according to policies and procedures.
- Diagnosis is valid for patient; interventions are appropriate and outcomes evaluated.
- Changes in the plan of care are made as the patient progresses.
- Identifies practices to improve job or department performance.
- Monitors job and department activities.
- Participates in department CQI by using the results to initiate changes in practice and system.
- Participates in ongoing educational activities; seeks experiences to maintain skills.
- Consistently seeks educational tools to broaden knowledge base of various age groups, diseases, and best practices.
- Completes mandatory training each year, plus additional 16 minimal hours for staff development.
- Remains up‑to‑date on new equipment, policies, and procedures.
- Shares knowledge with colleagues and provides constructive feedback.
- Directs and supervises less skilled nursing or health care personnel; may act as a charge nurse or preceptor after workshop.
- Adheres to unit specific standards of patient interaction and customer service.
- Works as a preceptor for new staff and students, holding staff accountable for results and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
- Maintains confidentiality; acts as a patient advocate.
- Delivers care in a non‑judgmental and non‑discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity.
- Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Makes referrals for continuity of care.
- Educates patients, families and other groups on health education, disease prevention, and health improvement programs.
- Uses interventions substantiated by research.
- Participates in research as appropriate to the nurse’s position.
- Implements findings from departmental and performance improvement activities into daily tasks.
- Evaluates factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost when multiple practice options would result in the same outcomes.
- Assists patients in identifying and securing appropriate services to address health‑related needs.
- Adheres to standard precautions; demonstrates awareness of safety precautions and uses appropriate PPE and safe‑patient‑handling equipment.
- EDUCATION
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- EXPERIENCE
- None required for new graduates. Specialty areas require 1–2 years of experience or related clinical experience.
- LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina; BCLS certification; additional specialty certifications as required.
Legal
Employer:
Lenoir Health
Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
Organization Unit:
Day Surgery
Work Type:
Per Diem
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type:
Onsite
Work Schedule:
Day Job
Location of Job: US:
NC:
Kinston
Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
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.
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