RN Clinical Nurse II (PACU)- Ambulatory Surgery Center

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. The UNC Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) is a free‑standing surgical facility with 8 ORs. Our department includes 9 Pre‑OP roomettes, 12 PACU bays, and 10 Short Stay Unit rooms. The surgery center supports orthopedics (sports), ENT/OHN, plastics, general laparoscopic, general oncology, pediatric urology, urology, cystology, and dental. BLS mandatory; ACLS and PALS preferred. Available Schedules (primarily PACU, will cross‑train to Pre‑OP) 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM – Monday‑Friday 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM – Monday‑Friday 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 – Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. With assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to the patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of the patient, family, and caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn. Evaluation of Care – Identifies expected patient outcomes. Seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care. Implementation – Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population‑appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety aspects of care. Performs bedside point‑of‑care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies, and procedures in delivery of care. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient and family needs. Consults 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, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals and objectives within the identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities that facilitate intra‑ and inter‑departmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in promoting cost‑effective care. Gives feedback to co‑workers. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health‑care environment. Promotes a safe, clean, and secure hospital environment for all. Patient Assessment – Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs. Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develops relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs. Planning – Collaborates with patient and family to prepare or update the plan of care. Utilizes available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Applies the full range of communication as a means to convey planning. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems. Research – Reads journals containing studies or articles that may be applicable to practice. Brings ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability. Other Information Education Requirements Graduation from a school of professional nursing. If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment and must 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. Licensure/Certification Requirements Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification. Professional Experience Requirements One (1) year of nursing experience. Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH Pre‑Op/PACU ASC Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $34.22 – $48.38 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. 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