RN Clinical Nurse II - Critical Care Transport

About the Role

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

Critical Care Transport services at UNC REX work closely with neurologists, pulmonologists, emergency physicians, hospitalists, and cardiologists to provide a continuum of care between tertiary facilities and UNC REX Hospital. Transport services include Critical Care Transport (CCT) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) transportation to and from UNC REX Hospital, UNC Hospitals, affiliates, and other regional medical facilities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

CCT Teams are trained and equipped to transport post-cardiac arrest, STEMI, CVA, respiratory failure, sepsis, trauma, high-risk obstetrical, and other critical patients. Responsibilities include:

• Intubation and operation of ventilators
• Administration of narcotics, sedatives, IV medications, and infusions
• Transport of patients receiving blood or blood products
• Operation of specialty devices and invasive monitoring devices such as intracranial pressure monitors, cardiac pacing, and chest tubes

Join an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of unique communities.

Responsibilities

• Education: Identifies and meets learning needs of self. Attends relevant education programs. Uses patient education materials and assesses readiness to learn of patients, families, and caregivers.
• Evaluation of Care: Identifies expected patient outcomes. Participates in interdisciplinary team discussions to evaluate patient care and communicates relevant information for continuity of care.
• Implementation: Demonstrates competence in care for patients with complex needs, including physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety aspects. Performs bedside point-of-care testing, utilizes healthcare standards and policies, and prioritizes care based on patient/family needs. Consults appropriate resources for complex care issues.
• Leadership: Develops professional goals, participates in unit performance improvement activities, promotes cost-effective care, and ensures a safe hospital environment. Provides feedback to coworkers and is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Patient Assessment: Determines priorities for care from complex situations, synthesizes assessment data, and anticipates discharge needs. Develops relationships with families to promote advocacy.
• Planning: Collaborates with patients and families to prepare or update the plan of care. Uses multidisciplinary resources, addresses cultural and ethnic issues, and prioritizes tasks for patients with complex problems.
• Research: Reads applicable journals and brings ideas to staff for assessment of applicability.

Requirements

• Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
• If hired after January 6, 2014, must enroll within four years of employment and obtain a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing within seven years of employment.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
• One (1) year of nursing experience.

Benefits

• Up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness through the UNC Rex Incentive Program.
• Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location).
• Employee referral program.

Pay

Salary range: $34.22 - $48.38 per hour (hiring range determined by experience and internal equity).

Schedule

• Full-time (36 hours/week).
• Weekend Night Shift.
• Onsite work assignment.