RN Clinical Nurse III - 4 East Medical Stepdown

This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes a choice of a Commitment Incentive or a Tuition Loan Forgiveness incentive. Additionally, this position qualifies for relocation assistance (when applicable) and our employee referral program.

About the role

The Clinical Nurse III practices at the level of a competent to expert practitioner of nursing, as defined by Benner, P. (1984). From Novice to Expert. Addison-Wesley Publishing Company. The nurse at this level demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex problems and clinical leadership skills through contribution to standards of care and unit goals. The Clinical Nurse III serves as a role model for other staff, a preceptor for new employees, and participates in endeavors to increase nursing knowledge.

UNC Rex 4 East is a 31-bed pulmonary and nephrology intermediate care unit. Nurses on this unit care for patients with lung, kidney, and heart-related illnesses or diagnoses. Nurses monitor and manage patients with ventilators, peritoneal dialysis, arrhythmias, and cardiac drips. The unit provides an exceptional level of care, continuously utilizing critical thinking and a wide range of clinical skills for patients with multiple comorbidities.

Responsibilities

• Assessment - Synthesizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care, including physical, psychosocial, and educational needs. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develops relationships with families to promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs.
• Education - Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self and others. Assists in development of, and utilizes, patient education materials relevant to the patient population. Participates in development and presentation of staff education programs geared to unit needs and staff level.
• Evaluation - Evaluates patient progress and revises the plan accordingly. Maintains accountability for carrying out components of the plan.
• Implementation - Demonstrates expertise in care of patients with complex problems, including appropriate physical, psychosocial, and educational aspects. Performs bedside point-of-care testing as required. Provides direction in implementation of the plan and serves as a resource to other staff members. Utilizes hospital standards, policies, and procedures in delivery of care.
• Leadership - Develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Participates in activities that facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration and serves as a role model for nursing involvement. Functions as a consultant in various phases of the nursing process throughout the hospital. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Models behaviors that give feedback to coworkers. Incorporates awareness of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the healthcare environment into practice. Promotes a safe, clean environment.
• Planning - Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Consistently makes use of available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Consistently demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
• Research - Reads journals containing articles and studies applicable to practice and discusses feasibility of implementation with others. With assistance, applies research findings to practice. Brings ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability. Assists with data collection in research being conducted in the work area. Shares knowledge with staff.

Requirements

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of professional nursing.
• If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled in an accredited program 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.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
• For positions at magnet hospitals, professional certification relevant to the practice area and on the ANCC Magnet approved list is required within the probationary period of employment.
• One (1) year of nursing experience.

Pay

Salary range: $35.94 - $54.96 per hour (Hiring range determined by experience and internal equity).

Schedule

• Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
• Work Schedule: Variable
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Location: Raleigh, NC