RN Clinical Nurse II (Part-Time)- 6 West - Acute Care Orthopedics
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
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employees, 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.
Unit Description:
6 West is a 30 bed Medical-Surgical unit that specializes in the
care of surgical and injury related orthopedic patients. Our nurses
provide the best in care for patients recovering from various
orthopedic procedures including total knee/shoulder/hip
replacement, total joint revision and hip/ankle fractures. The UNC
Rex healthcare orthopedic program has been nationally recognized by
Becker's Hospital Review and U.S. News & World Report Hospitals
Ranking. Our Hip and Knee Replacement Program is officially
certified by the Joint Commission.
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. 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.
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.
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 West/Orthopaedics
Work Type: Part-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 24.00
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
REQNUMBER: 9999-INFOR-13973
Diversity Statement
The UNC Health System and the UNC School of Medicine are committed
to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of
background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work
environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our
patients, are essential to fulfilling our UNC Health vision of
improving the health of all North Carolinians.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UNC Health is an equal opportunity employer. As such, UNC Health
offers equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity or political affiliation.
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