RN Clinical Nurse II- Surgical/Trauma Critical Care Unit

About the role

The Surgical Trauma Critical Care Unit (STCCU) is located in the state‑of‑the‑art North Carolina Surgical Hospital. It is a fast‑paced, Level 1 Trauma certified, Beacon Gold Award for Excellence designated, 40‑bed unit specializing in the care of critically injured trauma and surgical patients, including transplant, plastics, oncology, obstetrics, gynecology, gastrointestinal, and orthopedics. Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration are hallmarks while providing expert “Carolina Care” to patients and families. The unit operates 24/7 with a supportive schedule of three 12‑hour shifts per week (36 hours) and excellent nurse‑to‑patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:3.

Responsibilities

• Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self; attends education programs based on identified learning needs; uses patient education materials; assesses readiness to learn and developmental level.
• Identifies expected patient outcomes; seeks guidance as needed; participates in interdisciplinary discussion; communicates relevant information for continuity of care.
• Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems; performs bedside point‑of‑care testing; utilizes organization standards, policies and procedures; organizes and prioritizes care; consults appropriate resources for complex care issues, unusual teaching needs, and high‑risk discharge planning.
• Develops goals to promote professional growth; achieves goals within time frame or renegotiates; knowledgeable about activities facilitating intra/interdepartmental collaboration; participates in unit goals and performance improvement; uses communication systems; promotes cost‑effective care; gives feedback to co‑workers; aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines; promotes a safe, clean, secure environment.
• Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities; includes physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs; synthesizes assessment data; assesses and anticipates discharge needs; develops relationships with families to promote advocacy.
• Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update plan of care; uses multidisciplinary resources; uses full range of communication; identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues; prioritizes tasks for complex problems.
• Reads journals containing applicable studies; brings ideas and questions to staff for assessment of applicability.

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 or Master’s degree in Nursing within seven years of employment date.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
• One (1) year of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: ability to assess complex situations, synthesize data, prioritize tasks, communicate effectively, collaborate interdisciplinary, use evidence‑based practice, promote cost‑effective care, maintain safe environment.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package through UNC Health.
• Position qualifies for incentives to eligible applicants.
• State position with UNC Health Care System benefits; eligible to continue TSERS or ORP participation if currently enrolled in another North Carolina agency.

Pay

Salary range: $34.22 – $48.38 per hour (hiring range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Schedule

Supportive schedule: three 12‑hour shifts per week (36 hours) with day/night/weekend rotations. Full‑time, onsite work.