UNC Health Care
RN New Graduate Nurse - 7 HV Cardiac Medicine
UNC Health Care, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Description
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.
*This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, up to $25,000 tuition loan forgivenessor $10,000 Commitment Incentive (for select departments only). In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $5,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program.
Summer New Graduate Nurses Next program start date: June 2026 – September 2026, the New Graduate Nurse Program will offer varied start dates based on graduation and NCLEX dates.
General Program Overview The twelve-month UNC Health Rex Nurse Residency program supports the transition from academia to practice for new graduate nurses. The wrap‑around support from all levels of nursing is designed to assist new nurses in developing competence and confidence in the professional role. In addition to clinical orientation on the unit, the Residency program provides structured clinical and professional growth. The first component of the Residency involves engaging classroom sessions highly focused on clinical skills and issues relevant to the unit and service line of the participants. The next component is comprised of continuing education professional development sessions, as well as completion of a group evidence‑based practice project. Within the 12‑month program, participants will complete milestones as defined by their unit and attend regular check‑ins with their unit leadership and educator.
Increase proficiency – from novice to competent nurse
Promote evidence‑based practice at the bedside to ensure best patient outcomes
Develop clinical leadership skills at the point of care
Why start your career at UNC Health Rex?
Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights
Named Best Hospital in WRAL Voters' Choice Awards
Top 100 Hospital for Stroke Care by Healthgrades
Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights
Named one of the 'World's Best Hospitals 2023' by Newsweek
How do I qualify? New Graduate Nurse: Graduation from a school of professional nursing. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina by the day of clinical care. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
What is defined as a new graduate nurse?
Nursing student in their final semester of nursing program or
Nursing graduate within 12 months of graduation
RN who has worked less than 6 months as a registered nurse
Responsibilities
Education – Participate in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attend education programs based on identified learning needs. Use patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assess readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers. Assess developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.
Evaluation of Care – Identify expected patient outcomes. Seek guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participate in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicate relevant information to promote continuity of care.
Implementation – Demonstrate competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population‑appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Perform bedside point‑of‑care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilize healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organize and prioritize care according to patient/family needs. Consult 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.
Leadership – With assistance, develop goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieve goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiate with supervisor. Be knowledgeable about activities that facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participate in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively use communication systems. Participate in promoting cost‑effective care. Give feedback to co‑workers. Be aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment. Promote a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all.
Patient Assessment – Recognize data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Include appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesize assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assess and anticipate discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develop relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs.
Planning – Collaborate with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Use available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begin to use full range of communication as a means to convey planning. Identify and address cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
Research – Read journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice. Bring ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability.
Qualifications
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 by the day of clinical care. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
Professional Experience Requirements: No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Competence in nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and exhibit professional judgment.
Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Organization Unit: Rex 7 HV/Cardiac Unit
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Salary Range: $32.55 (Minimum)
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
Location: US:NC:Raleigh
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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*This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, up to $25,000 tuition loan forgivenessor $10,000 Commitment Incentive (for select departments only). In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $5,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program.
Summer New Graduate Nurses Next program start date: June 2026 – September 2026, the New Graduate Nurse Program will offer varied start dates based on graduation and NCLEX dates.
General Program Overview The twelve-month UNC Health Rex Nurse Residency program supports the transition from academia to practice for new graduate nurses. The wrap‑around support from all levels of nursing is designed to assist new nurses in developing competence and confidence in the professional role. In addition to clinical orientation on the unit, the Residency program provides structured clinical and professional growth. The first component of the Residency involves engaging classroom sessions highly focused on clinical skills and issues relevant to the unit and service line of the participants. The next component is comprised of continuing education professional development sessions, as well as completion of a group evidence‑based practice project. Within the 12‑month program, participants will complete milestones as defined by their unit and attend regular check‑ins with their unit leadership and educator.
Increase proficiency – from novice to competent nurse
Promote evidence‑based practice at the bedside to ensure best patient outcomes
Develop clinical leadership skills at the point of care
Why start your career at UNC Health Rex?
Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights
Named Best Hospital in WRAL Voters' Choice Awards
Top 100 Hospital for Stroke Care by Healthgrades
Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights
Named one of the 'World's Best Hospitals 2023' by Newsweek
How do I qualify? New Graduate Nurse: Graduation from a school of professional nursing. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina by the day of clinical care. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
What is defined as a new graduate nurse?
Nursing student in their final semester of nursing program or
Nursing graduate within 12 months of graduation
RN who has worked less than 6 months as a registered nurse
Responsibilities
Education – Participate in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attend education programs based on identified learning needs. Use patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assess readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers. Assess developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.
Evaluation of Care – Identify expected patient outcomes. Seek guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participate in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicate relevant information to promote continuity of care.
Implementation – Demonstrate competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population‑appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Perform bedside point‑of‑care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilize healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organize and prioritize care according to patient/family needs. Consult 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.
Leadership – With assistance, develop goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieve goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiate with supervisor. Be knowledgeable about activities that facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participate in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively use communication systems. Participate in promoting cost‑effective care. Give feedback to co‑workers. Be aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment. Promote a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all.
Patient Assessment – Recognize data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Include appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesize assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assess and anticipate discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develop relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs.
Planning – Collaborate with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Use available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begin to use full range of communication as a means to convey planning. Identify and address cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
Research – Read journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice. Bring ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability.
Qualifications
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 by the day of clinical care. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
Professional Experience Requirements: No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Competence in nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and exhibit professional judgment.
Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Organization Unit: Rex 7 HV/Cardiac Unit
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Salary Range: $32.55 (Minimum)
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
Location: US:NC:Raleigh
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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