RN Clinical Nurse II - Clinical Decision Unit

Clinical Nurse - Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) Fast‑paced care. Meaningful impact. Better balance. Why the CDU? Step into a dynamic, 8‑bed Clinical Decision Unit located inside the Emergency Department—where critical thinking meets continuity of care. Our CDU is built for patients who need short‑term treatment, close monitoring, and efficient, evidence‑based care. With an average 16‑hour stay and ~80% discharge rate, you'll actually see the outcomes of your care—providing a rewarding, full‑circle nursing experience in a focused, manageable setting. Incentives Available Up to $20,000 in commitment incentive (based on eligibility) Up to $25,000 in tuition loan forgiveness (based on eligibility) Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on eligibility) What You'll Do Deliver high‑impact, short‑term patient care from admission to discharge Perform full‑spectrum nursing: assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation Work alongside a collaborative team of providers using streamlined, evidence‑based protocols Build your emergency and acute care skillset—without the chaos of a traditional ED Who Thrives Here A compassionate, clinically strong nurse who enjoys critical thinking Looking to grow your ED skills in a structured, supportive environment Someone who values both fast‑paced care and work‑life balance Preferred Experience: 1‑2 years in ED, acute care, or intermediate care Telemetry experience (or willingness to learn—we'll train you!) CDU experience is a bonus, but not required Schedule Day Shift | 36 hours/week 12‑hour shifts Rotating holiday schedule What Sets Us Apart 1:4 Nurse‑to‑Patient Ratio – Deliver personalized, high‑quality care every shift. Grow Your Skills – Strengthen your emergency and acute care expertise in a hands‑on environment. Work‑Life Balance – Experience the pace of emergency care with more structure and predictability. Career Mobility – Cross‑train in the main Emergency Department and expand your opportunities. Summary Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting. Responsibilities Education – Participate in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attend education programs and use patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assess readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers and developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn. Evaluation of Care – Identify expected patient outcomes. Seek guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participate in discussion with interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicate relevant information to promote continuity of care. Implementation – Demonstrate competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population‑appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Perform bedside point‑of‑care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilize healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organize and prioritize care according to patient/family needs. Consult with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning. Leadership – With assistance, develop goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieve goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiate with supervisor. Be knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participate in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively use communication systems. Participate in promoting cost‑effective care. Give feedback to co‑workers. Be aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment. Promote a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all. Patient Assessment – Recognize data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Include appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesize assessment data into a meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assess and anticipate discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develop relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs. Planning – Collaborate with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Use available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begin to use full range of communication as a means to convey planning. Identify and address cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems. Research – Read journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice. Bring ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities One (1) year of nursing experience. Licensure: Registered Nurse in North Carolina, Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification. Education: Graduation from a school of professional nursing; if hired after January 6, 2014, must obtain a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing within specified years. Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Clinical Decision Unit Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Salary Range: $34.22 - $48.38 per hour (Hiring Range) Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location: Raleigh, NC Exempt From Overtime: No Equal Employment Opportunity Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. 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. 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