RN Clinical Nurse II - UNC OB-GYN at Panther Creek

RN Clinical Nurse II - UNC OB-GYN at Panther Creek

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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.

Work Schedule:

This is a hybrid position - mostly work from home after orientation/training completed

• On-site location during training - Panther Creek in Cary or MFM Raleigh
• Schedule - 36 hours - flexible schedule of either 5 - 7 hour days or 4 - 9 hour days. Required to work Mondays and Fridays if on a 4-day week schedule - other days flexible

Responsibilities

1. Review OBGYN lab results: Participates in reviewing obstetric and gynecological lab results in EPIC and using established protocols to notify patients of results and plan of care/next steps. Works with providers, as needed, to determine appropriate follow-up to include further testing, appts, referrals, etc.

2. 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 patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.

3. 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.

4. 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/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.

5. Patient Assessment - Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, education 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.

6. Planning - Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Makes use of available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begins to use 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.

7. Research - Reads journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice. Brings ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability.

Preferences

• Strong obstetric and gynecological clinical knowledge
• Comfortable working in EPIC
• 3 years outpatient/ambulatory experience
• 1-2 years of nurse triage experience

Education Requirements: Graduation from a school of professional nursing. 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. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: