RN Clinical Nurse - 6th Floor Med/Surg

RN Clinical Nurse - 6th Floor Med/Surg

6 Main is a 48-bed medical surgical department that focuses on the care of adult patients with a variety of medical and surgical diagnosis. Common diagnosis into this department includes diabetes, stroke, kidney failure, respiratory distress, sepsis, liver disease, and other medical issues. Our care team is composed of RN's, LPN, nursing assistants, respiratory therapist, physical therapist, and many providers to meet the complex needs of our patients. Our nursing team frequently manages IV's and access devices, NG tubes, various drains, urinary catheters, and wound vacs.

A Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne is a member of the patient care team who, with knowledge of the nursing process, provides leadership in applying scientific principles and professional skills aimed at caring for the ill, preventing disease and maintaining optimum health. The RN assists the provider in carrying out a therapeutic regimen for each patient and directs other licensed and non-licensed nursing teammates in providing nursing care to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individual patients. The RN implements the nursing process in order to provide professional holistic patient care. Provides all nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities include using the nursing process to plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care delivered to patients in accordance with provider orders, hospital and nursing standards, established policies and procedures, and regulations. Individualizing the plan of care using professional nursing judgment based on the patient's baseline needs and response to care. Demonstrating competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population-appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Collaborating and communicating effectively with providers, interdisciplinary teammates, patients and their families. Following the systems that support the nursing process and delivering safe and effective patient care. Understanding and complying with regulatory guidelines. Monitoring the activities of other licensed or unlicensed teammates and delegating appropriately. Providing direction, training and guidance in the proper use, care and control of material resources. Assisting teammates in the delivery of nursing care and providing direct patient care as indicated. Acting as team leader or charge nurse as assigned. Completing continuing education, professional development and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements. Guiding the professional growth of others within the department through precepting, role modeling, coaching and/or mentoring. Responding appropriately in emergency situations. Keeping leadership informed of any problems or concerns. Participating in performance improvement activities, departmental committees and other operational projects as assigned. Promoting a safe, clean environment. Presenting and promoting a professional demeanor at all times, establishing high standards of customer service, supporting responsibility, pride, and teamwork, remaining calm under pressure, and offering reasonable solutions for problems. Demonstrating appropriate interaction with and providing recommended care and services to all patients. Ensuring the delivery of age appropriate, culturally sensitive, and ethical care for patients. Applying knowledge of principles of standard precautions. Routinely using PPE to avoid risk of exposure to self and others. Taking appropriate care of material resources and equipment.

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensure/Certification: Current Registered Nurse Licensure in North Carolina required. Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support certifications as required by department. Additional certifications may be required by assigned department. Experience: At least one year of experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice and procedures. Ability to apply the nursing process appropriately. Ability to assess the nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients. Ability to perform independently within scope of practice, and to work collaboratively. Good interpersonal and customer service skills. Good organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Proficient with EMR/ Epic, and able to learn new software rapidly. Ability to stand, walk and meet the physical requirements of the job for duration of shift.