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RN Clinical Nurse II- 3 West- General Medicine/Acute Care Medicine

UNC Health, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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Incentive and Benefits

This position qualifies for the UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness.

Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and eligibility for the employee referral program.

Learn more about the UNC Rex Incentive Program:

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About the Unit 3 West is a 31‑bed general medicine unit caring for a variety of medical patients including COPD, diabetes, pneumonia, renal failure, minor neurological disorders, and behavioral health. The team provides a supportive and mentoring atmosphere with online self‑scheduling, exceptional night and weekend shift differentials, and coaching from preceptors. Approximately 30% of bedside staff are Med/Surg certified, and several possess master’s degrees.

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

– Participate in identifying learning needs, attend education programs, use patient education materials, and assess patient/family readiness to learn.

Evaluation of Care

– Identify expected patient outcomes, seek guidance for plan of care revisions, discuss patient care with interdisciplinary teams, and communicate information to promote continuity of care.

Implementation

– Demonstrate competence in care of complex patients, perform bedside point‑of‑care testing, utilize organizational policies and procedures, prioritize care, and consult resources for complex issues.

Leadership

– Develop goals for professional growth, participate in unit goals and improvement activities, use communication systems, promote cost‑effective care, provide feedback, and maintain a safe, clean and secure hospital environment.

Patient Assessment

– Recognize data from complex situations, synthesize assessment into meaningful information, assess discharge needs, and build relationships with families.

Planning

– Collaborate with patient/family to prepare or update care plans, use multidisciplinary resources, address cultural and ethnic issues, and prioritize tasks for complex patients.

Research

– Read relevant journals, bring ideas to the staff, and evaluate applicability to practice.

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 in Nursing or a Master's degree in Nursing within seven years of employment.

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 3 West 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

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.

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

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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