RN Clinical Nurse II - Neonatal Intensive Care

RN Clinical Nurse II - Neonatal Intensive Care

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• This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program.

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.

Our unit cares for approximately 450–500 infants annually and is equipped to manage complex medical conditions, extreme prematurity, congenital anomalies, and neonatal transitional challenges.

The UNC REX Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a 21‑bed, Level IV facility providing the highest level of care for critically ill and medically fragile newborns. Our interdisciplinary team is led by board‑certified neonatologists and supported by highly skilled nurses, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals who are deeply committed to excellence in neonatal care.

Family‑centered care is central to our mission. We work closely with a dedicated Family Advisory Council made up of former NICU parents whose insights help guide and enhance the care experience for patients and families alike.

Nurse‑to‑patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3, depending on patient acuity
, allowing nurses to provide focused, high‑quality, and compassionate care.

Join our compassionate and highly skilled NICU team, where your expertise and dedication directly impact the lives of our smallest and most vulnerable patients—and their families—every day.

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. 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…