RN Clinical Nurse II - Cardiology Specialty Care Unit - Rotating

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. Join the Transformation of 7 Bedtower: Now a Specialized Cardiology Unit at UNC Medical Center UNC Medical Center is excited to announce the transformation of 7 Bedtower from a General Medicine unit into a specialized Cardiology Unit launching this July. This is a rare opportunity for experienced nurses who are passionate about cardiac care and want to play an active role in shaping a newly designed, high‑impact clinical environment. As part of this transition, you’ll join a collaborative, forward‑thinking team dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care. You’ll also have the unique opportunity to help influence unit workflows, clinical practices, and culture—building a best‑in‑class cardiac nursing unit from the ground up. Unit Overview 20‑bed unit with a mix of step‑down and acute care beds Patient population includes myocardial infarction, heart failure, and arrhythmia Care includes pre‑ and post‑cardiac catheterization & electrophysiology procedures (pacemakers, implantable cardioverter‑defibrillator placements, ablations) Schedule Flexibility Three 12‑hr shifts per week (36 hrs) Shift differentials offered for weekends, nights, and evenings Flexible self‑scheduling that supports work‑life balance What We Offer Clinical skills education provided by the Center for Nursing Excellence A supportive environment designed for your professional growth Clinical advancement opportunities Outstanding health & retirement benefits Generous PTO accruals Incentives Up to $20,000 in commitment incentives Up to $25,000 in tuition loan forgiveness Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) Ask your recruiter for more details on incentives and eligibility. Preferred Experience Cardiac, Med‑Surg, and/or Step Down nursing experience 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 – identify and meet learning needs, attend education programs, use patient education materials, assess readiness to learn of patients/families/caregivers. Evaluation of Care – identify expected patient outcomes, revise plan of care, participate in interdisciplinary team discussions, communicate relevant information. Implementation – demonstrate competence in care of patients with complex problems, perform bedside point‑of‑care testing, utilize nursing standards, policies and procedures, organize and prioritize care, consult appropriately. Leadership – develop goals for professional growth, achieve objectives within time frames, collaborate across departments, participate in unit goal achievement and performance improvement, promote cost‑effective care, give feedback, maintain a safe, clean, secure environment. Patient Assessment – recognize data from complex situations, determine priorities, synthesize assessment data, assess and anticipate discharge needs, develop relationships with families. Planning – collaborate with patient/family, use multidisciplinary resources, communicate planning effectively, address cultural and ethnic issues, prioritize tasks for complex patients. Research – read relevant journals, bring ideas and questions to staff 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 obtain a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Nursing or a Master’s degree 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: 7 Bedtower 7BT Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 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: Rotating Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr