RN Clinical Nurse II (level 4) - Staffing Response Team

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Are you a compassionate and adaptable nurse who thrives on variety, values continuous learning, and enjoys being an essential part of every care team?
If so, ourStaffing Response Team (SRT)-also known as the inpatient float pool-might be the perfect fit for you! As a member of this dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to work across multiple units, collaborate with diverse healthcare professionals, and make a meaningful impact wherever you're needed most.

We're proud to foster a supportive environment that promotes work/life balance and a workplace culture where team members genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Where You'll Work

SRT nurses must be flexible and willing to float betweenUNC REX RaleighandUNC REX Holly Springscampuses. Daily assignments are determined based on staffing needs at both facilities.

Role Overview:

This position is ideal for nurses withIntermediate Careexperience. Initially, teammates will work primarily in one of the list areas below. After six months, and based on departmental needs, nurses may also be trained to work in other areas.

• Cardiovascular Surgical Stepdown

• Cardiac Medicine Unit
• Cardiac Procedural Medicine Unit
• Medical Stepdown
• Intermediate Care

Shift & Scheduling Expectations

This is anight shift position, working7:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
Teammates at theLevel IVstatus must meet the following scheduling requirements:

• Minimum of 24 hours/week(two 12-hour shifts) per 6-week schedule period

• At least two 12-hour weekend shiftsper 6-week schedule period

• Two official and one unofficial holidayworked annually

All SRT teammates are assigned a holiday track upon hire to ensure fair and equitable distribution of holiday shifts across the team.

We also offerflexibility to transition within different commitment levelsas your personal and professional needs evolve.

Is This the Right Fit for You?

If you're flexible, dependable, a strong team player who can also work independently-and you want to be part of a team where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported-we'd love to hear from you!

Summary: Performs assessments, documents patient status, develops individualized plan of care, implements plan of care, evaluates status, and initiates patient education plans according to individualized needs of patient.

Responsibilities:
1. Maintains an environment of safety for patients, self and others and supports patient safety initiatives. Utilizes PPID correctly. Responds promptly to all alarms. Follows fall prevention and skin care protocols. Utilizes the Safe Patient Handling equipment appropriately.
2. Maintains an environment of safety for patients, self and others and supports patient safety initiatives. Utilizes PPID correctly. Responds promptly to all alarms. Follows fall prevention and skin care protocols. Utilizes the Safe Patient Handling equipment appropriately.
3. Assessments are timely and a holistic approach is utilized. Recognizes subtle patient changes, informs physicians and utilizes appropriate resources. Assures that delegated tasks are completed.
4. Documents patient's assessment, care provided and response to care according to procedure. Assures that all tasks delegated to others are documented correctly. Provides reports in a thorough and concise manner and utilizes SBAR format. Assesses patient's condition, including: biophysical, psychosocial and age specific needs.
5. Develops an individualized plan of care utilizing the nursing and medical diagnosis. Collaborates with other health care team members in formulating plan of care. Initiates the plan of care upon admission. Orders appropriate tasks in RCARE. Initiates consults and serves as an advocate to meet the patient's needs.
6. Implements the nursing plan of care on assigned patients. Reviews all diagnostic data and responds appropriately. Maintains a calm manner and works effectively at all times. Implements nursing interventions to prevent complications.
7. Evaluates patient's status, nursing instructions, appropriateness of the nursing plan of care and outcomes of the care provided. Updates and resolves the plan of care as appropriate.
8. Clarifies medication orders, as needed, prior to the end of shift. Medications are administered using two identifiers: patient name and medical record number. High alert medications are verified by a second nurse prior to administration. Medications are explained to the patient (name, action, side effects) prior to administration.
9. Initiates a patient's education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the physician and/or hospital procedure; includes patient and family instruction, as well as, discharge planning. Documents instruction and education to patient and family.
10. Recognizes, supports and utilizes evidence based nursing practice. Is aware of and follows Rex policies, procedures and protocols. Attends and completes all mandatory education.
11. Adheres to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, as demonstrated by professionalism, commitment to the patient, and accountability and responsibility for individual nursing practice.

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree (BSN) from an accredited School of Nursing preferred.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Must have NC RN Licensure.
* BCLS;RN NC LIC
Professional Experience Requirements:
* A minimum of one year of current acute care hospital experience in the chosen clinical division desired.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
* Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures. Ability to document clinical information. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other Rex staff. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Staffing Response Team

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Salary Range:$28.59 - $41.09 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other