Night-Shift Telemetry RN; Clinical II Acute Care Job Raleigh area,North Carolina USA,Nursing

Position: Night-Shift Telemetry RN (Clinical II) – Acute Care

Description

UNC Rex Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse-II) to join the intermediate and acute care unit in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a full time, night shift position specializing in telemetry and acute care overflow. This position is eligible for relocation assistance, tuition loan forgiveness or a commitment Incentive.

The Intermediate and Acute Care unit at UNC Rex in Raleigh is a 29-bed unit averaging a 1:4 nursing ratio specializing in a diverse patient population including but not limited to:

general and thoracic post-operative patients
cardiovascular patients requiring drip management
cardiac patients managing acute exacerbations and unstable angina

Schedule & Shift

36 hours per week
Night shift (7pm – 7am)
Night shift differentials may apply

Incentives & Benefits

Relocation assistance - up to $10,000
Commitment Incentive - up to $20,000
Tuition Loan Forgiveness - up to $25,000
Competitive hourly pay based on experience and internal equity

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:

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.

Responsibilities

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.…