RN Clinical Nurse II- Acute Care Trauma & General Surgery

About the role

Why Join Us? Teamwork Excellence: Our unit prides itself on a strong culture of teamwork. Our inter-professional approach ensures that every team member's input is valued and contributes to the best patient outcomes. We strive for excellence in all aspects of patient care and professional practice, and you will be supported by a team that expects and delivers the highest standards.Innovative Learning Opportunities in a Dynamic Work Environment: Ideal for new learners, our unit offers unique experiences and educational opportunities that foster professional growth and skill development.Holistic Patient Care: We emphasize a holistic approach to patient care, working together to address all aspects of recovery and rehabilitation.Award-Winning Unit: We are proud to be the first acute care unit in North Carolina to receive the Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), recognizing our commitment to high standards in patient care and unit performance. Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. 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. Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: 5 Bedtower Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits.

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 - Demonstr