RN Clinical Nurse II - Rex 6 HV/CV Stepdown
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Description
*This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which
includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive ($5,000 at time of
hire) 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.
Learn more about our UNC Rex Incentive Program here:
https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-rex-incentive-program
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse
employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of
the unique communities we serve.
The Cardiovascular Surgical Stepdown unit is located on the 5 th
and 6th floors of the Heart and Vascular Hospital. The unit was
recently expanded from 24 to 32 beds to accommodate volume
increases due to our tertiary specialization. 6 HV stepdown
specializes in the care of the cardiac surgical patient, vascular
surgical patient, structural heart patient and cardiac medical
patient with quality metrics that support Magnet designation.
The design of 6 HV allows for quick access to resources within each
workstation. The rooms are all equipped with GE bedside monitors
and wall mounted computers for easy access to electronic charts,
and ceiling lift rails in each room.
Nurses have quick access to cardiac surgery APP's, floor assigned
pharmacists, multidisciplinary support through daily rounds, and a
consistent case management team that follows surgical patients from
surgery to discharge evaluating discharge needs daily. The pharmacy
concierge delivery program ensures patients have important
medications delivered to the bedside before discharge.
The 6HV Leadership team provides an environment that supports
personal and professional growth with opportunities to advance up
the clinical ladder and a strong support system for new graduate
nurses.
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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Patient Assessment - Recognizes data from complex situations to
determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical,
psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesizes assessment
data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others.
Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and
families. Develops relationships with families that promote their
ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs.
6. Planning - Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update
the plan of care. Makes use of available multidisciplinary
resources in planning care. Begins to use full range of
communication as a means to convey planning. Identifies and
addresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex
problems.
7. Research - Reads journals that contain studies or articles that
may be applicable to practice. Brings ideas and questions to the
staff at large for assessment of applicability.
Other Information Other information:
Education Requirements:
--- Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
--- If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four
years of employment, and obtain a Bachelor's degree with a major in
Nursing or a Master's degree with a major in Nursing within seven
years of employment date.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
--- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of
North Carolina.
--- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider
certification
Professional Experience Requirements:
--- One (1) year of nursing experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details Legal Employer: - NCHEALTH
Entity : UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit : Rex 6 HV/CV Stepdown
Work Type : Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week : 36.00
Work Schedule : Night Job
Location of Job : US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime : Exempt: No
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