RN Clinical Nurse II - Neonatal Intensive Care

Description Join Our Team at UNC Health REX - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) At UNC Health REX, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, family-centered care to our most vulnerable patients. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at UNC REX is a 21-bed, Level IV unit delivering the highest level of care to critically ill and medically fragile newborns. As a Clinical Nurse II in our NICU, you will play a vital role in caring for infants facing complex medical conditions, extreme prematurity, congenital anomalies, and challenging neonatal transitions, making a meaningful difference for patients and their families every day. About the Unit The UNC REX NICU cares for approximately 450-500 infants annually and is equipped to manage the most complex neonatal cases. Our unit is led by board-certified neonatologists and supported by a highly skilled interdisciplinary team that includes experienced NICU nurses, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other specialized clinicians. Family-centered care is at the heart of everything we do. We partner closely with a dedicated Family Advisory Council, composed of former NICU parents whose lived experiences help guide and enhance our care practices and family support initiatives. To support safe, high-quality nursing care, nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3, depending on patient acuity, allowing for focused attention and compassionate, individualized care. Role Overview – Clinical Nurse II (NICU) Clinical Nursing Responsibilities Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill and medically fragile neonates. Assess, monitor, and manage complex neonatal conditions, including ventilator-dependent and high-acuity patients. Administer medications, IV therapies, and specialized treatments in accordance with neonatal protocols. Collaborate with neonatologists, APPs, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized plans of care. Support and educate families, fostering trust, involvement, and emotional support throughout the NICU stay. Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition, initiating appropriate interventions and escalation of care. Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR. Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to peers and contribute to unit-based quality improvement initiatives. Clinical Nursing Duties Education – Identify and meet learning needs of self and patients/families. Attend educational programs, use patient education materials, assess readiness to learn and developmental level. Evaluation of Care – Identify expected patient outcomes, revise plan of care as needed, participate in interdisciplinary discussions, communicate relevant information for continuity of care. Implementation – Demonstrate competence in care of patients with complex problems, perform bedside point-of-care testing, utilize nursing standards, organize and prioritize care, consult appropriate resources for complex issues. Leadership – Develop professional growth goals, achieve objectives, support intra/interdepartmental collaboration, participate in unit goals and performance improvement, use communication systems, promote cost-effective care, give feedback to co-workers, promote safe, clean hospital environment. Patient Assessment – Recognize data from complex situations, determine care priorities, synthesize assessment data, anticipate discharge needs, develop family relationships. Planning – Collaborate with patient/family to develop or update plan of care, use multidisciplinary resources, communicate effectively, identify cultural/ethnic issues, prioritize tasks. Research – Read relevant journals, bring ideas to staff for assessment of applicability. Why You'll Love Working Here High-acuity, Level IV NICU providing advanced neonatal care. Collaborative, supportive team culture grounded in shared expertise and compassion. Strong commitment to family-centered care and shared decision-making. Opportunities for professional growth, specialty training, and clinical advancement. Privilege of making a lasting impact on newborns and families during critical moments. 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. 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. 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 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: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Rex NICU 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: Night Job Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh Exempt From Overtime: No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position. Equal Employment 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. 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 UNC Health Care