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Staff Nurse Level 2 - PACU
Job in
Old Farm, North Carolina, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
UNC Health Care
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Pediatric 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.
SummaryThe 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- Collect patient data.
- Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to assist in determining the plan of care.
- Identify expected outcomes.
- Implement and modify interventions identified in the patient plan of care.
- Evaluate the patient's progress toward outcomes and modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient response and condition.
- Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments.
- Accurately prepare and administer medications according to policies and procedures.
- Identify practices to improve job or department performance.
- Monitor job and department activities.
- Participate in department CQI, using the results to initiate changes in practice and system.
- Participate in ongoing educational activities.
- Seek experiences to maintain skills.
- Seek knowledge and display skills appropriate to the setting.
- Continuously seek educational tools to expand knowledge of diseases and best practices for various age groups.
- Complete mandatory training each year, plus additional 16 minimal hours for staff development.
- Remain up‑to‑date on new equipment, policies, and procedures.
- Share knowledge with colleagues and others.
- Provide constructive feedback.
- Direct and supervise less skilled nursing or health care personnel; may act as a charge nurse of a particular unit, and may work as a preceptor after attending preceptor workshop.
- Adhere to unit‑specific standards of patient interaction and customer service.
- Participate in staff development model, serve as a preceptor for new staff and students, hold staff members accountable for results, ensure adequate adherence to policies and procedures, and inform and train new team members.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Act as a patient advocate.
- Deliver care in a non‑judgmental and non‑discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity.
- Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Make referrals for continuity of care.
- Educate patients, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and health improvement programs.
- Involve multidisciplinary teams as needed and document involvement.
- Inform patients and family members of actions, status of activities, estimated time involved and reason for changes or delays.
- Use interventions substantiated by research.
- Participate in research as appropriate to the nurse's position.
- Implement findings from departmental and performance improvement activities into daily tasks.
- Evaluate factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost when choosing among practice options that would result in the same outcomes.
- Assist patients in identifying and securing appropriate services to address health‑related needs.
- Adhere to standard precautions.
- Demonstrate awareness of appropriate safety precautions for patients and significant others, access resources for post‑discharge care, adhere to PPE requirements, and use patient‑handling equipment to ensure safety.
- Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Experienc…
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