RN Clinical Nurse II - Staffing Response Team (School Schedule)

Description

*This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentiveor upto$25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Learn more about our UNC Rex Incentive Program here:https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-rex-incentive-program

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.

Are you looking for a full-time nursing role that fits your lifestyle? Whether you're balancing a family, pursuing education, or simply seeking a more sustainable routine, we offer flexible scheduling options designed to support you - while providing full-time benefits and competitive pay.

Are you a skilled and compassionate nurse who thrives on variety, continuous learning, and being an essential part of every team? Join theStaffing Response Team (SRT)- also known as theinpatient float pool- where your flexibility, adaptability, and clinical expertise directly support multiple units and campuses.

As a valued member of our dynamic float pool, you'll enjoy the opportunity to:

• Providehigh-quality care across diverse inpatient units

• Collaborate with a wide range of healthcare professionals and specialties

• Workwhere you're needed mostandsee the immediate impactof your care

• Experience asupportive environmentthat promoteswork/life balance

• Continue togrow your skillswith training opportunities across specialties

As part of the Staffing Response Team, nurses willfloat between the UNC REX Raleigh and UNC REX Holly Springs campuses.
Daily unit assignments are determined based on thereal-time staffing needsat both locations.

This position is well-suited for nurses witha minimum of one year of inpatient experiencein one or more of the following areas:

• Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)

• Intermediate Care

• Critical Care

New team members willinitially support Med-Surg units, providing essential coverage and high-quality care.

After approximatelysix months, and based on department needs, nurses may have the opportunity to receiveadditional trainingto float intoother specialties and care areas.

We're looking forflexible, self-motivated, and collaborative nurseswho thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. You might be a great fit for theStaffing Response Team (SRT)if you:

• Embrace varietyand adapt easily to change

• Communicate effectivelyacross diverse teams and care settings

• Find purposein supporting others and making a meaningful impact

• Pursue professional growthand are committed to lifelong learning

If this sounds like you, the SRT could be the ideal next step in your nursing journey.

We want to hear from you. Join a team thatvalues your expertise,supports your career goals, and offers theflexibility to thriveboth personally and professionally.

Apply todayand take the next step with theUNC REX Staffing Response Team.

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 on the Rex Staffing Response Team.

Responsibilities:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Leadership - With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in promoting cost-effective care. Gives feedback to co-workers. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all.
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.

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 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.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Staffing Response Team

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 30.00

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: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.