RN Clinical Nurse II - 5HV Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care (CSICU)

Benefits Includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness through the UNC Rex Incentive Program. Additional benefits include up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and an employee referral program. For more details, learn about our UNC Rex Incentive Program here: pages/unc-rex-incentive-program Unit Description 5HV - Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU) is located on the 5th floor of the Heart and Vascular Hospital. The 10-bed unit provides care for critically ill patients requiring postoperative recovery of cardiothoracic, vascular surgery, ECMO and/or intensive care interventions. Patient ages range from young adults to geriatric populations. 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, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population, assesses readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers, and evaluates 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, and 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, utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures, organizes and prioritizes care, and consults with appropriate resources for complex care issues or high-risk discharge planning. Leadership – With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations, achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame, participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities, and promotes cost-effective care. Provides feedback to co-workers, stays aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines, and promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment. Patient Assessment – Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care, includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs, synthesizes assessment data into a meaningful whole, and assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families. Planning – Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care, uses available multidisciplinary resources, identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues, and prioritizes tasks for patients with complex problems. Research – Reads journals with studies or articles applicable to practice and brings ideas and questions to the staff for assessment of applicability. 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, ideally 2+ years of ICU experience. Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Rex CSICU 5HV Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Salary Range: $33.88 – $47.91 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: Exempt: No Equal Employment Opportunity Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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 if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNC Health