RN Clinical Nurse II - Newborn Critical Care

Join our elite team of Newborn Critical Care Nurses and make a real difference in the lives of the tiniest, most vulnerable patients. Our Newborn Critical Care Center (NCCC) is a nationally recognized, 74-bed unit dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, lifesaving care to critically ill and medically fragile newborns from all 100 counties across North Carolina and beyond. From extremely premature infants to those requiring complex surgeries, our team handles the most challenging and rewarding cases in neonatal care.

About the Role

This is a full-time position requiring 36 hours per week with rotating day/night shifts, including weekend rotation. You will be part of a high-performing, compassionate team in a dynamic, fast-paced intensive care environment with access to cutting-edge technology, advanced training, and continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards, coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Education: Identify and meet learning needs; attend relevant education programs; use patient education materials; assess readiness to learn and developmental level of patients/families/caregivers.
• Evaluation of Care: Identify expected patient outcomes; revise plan of care as needed; participate in interdisciplinary team discussions; communicate relevant information for continuity of care.
• Implementation: Demonstrate competence in care for patients with complex needs, including physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety aspects; perform bedside point-of-care testing; utilize healthcare organization and nursing standards; organize and prioritize care; consult appropriate resources for complex care issues.
• Leadership: Develop professional growth goals; achieve objectives within identified timeframes; promote intra/interdepartmental collaboration; participate in unit goals and performance improvement; use communication systems effectively; promote cost-effective care; provide feedback to coworkers; adhere to public policy and regulatory guidelines; maintain a safe hospital environment.
• Patient Assessment: Determine priorities for care from complex situations; assess physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs; synthesize assessment data; anticipate discharge needs; develop relationships with families to promote advocacy.
• Planning: Collaborate with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care; use multidisciplinary resources; address cultural and ethnic issues; prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
• Research: Read applicable journals and studies; bring ideas and questions 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 date.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
• One year of nursing experience.

Pay

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

Schedule

• 36 hours per week.
• Rotating day/night shifts.
• Weekend shift rotation required.

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. The role is onsite at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC.