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UNC REX Healthcare

RN Clinical Nurse II OR - (Per Diem) Endoscopy

UNC REX Healthcare, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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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.

Overview UNC Johnston Endoscopy is a fast‑paced procedural unit located in Smithfield. It is a hospital‑based endoscopy department where medical professionals can grow, learn and develop into GI experts. We currently operate up to two procedural rooms daily, with an average case load of 12 cases per day. Our hours of operation are Monday‑Friday from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, with some rotating on‑call time Monday‑Friday after hours of operation.

We have a phenomenal team of doctors. You will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best and become part of the team that delivers exceptional services for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopies, upper endoscopy, esophageal and colon stents, manometries, capsule endoscopy, ERCPs and bronchoscopies. Our nurses are trained to work in each of the patient care areas (pre, intra and post‑procedure). Rest assured, you will receive excellent training and will be well equipped to perform these various roles. We are a passionate group who takes great pride in delivering quality services.

The team is dedicated and committed, and most of all, patients are our top priority. Once you are trained and become proficient, opportunities to cross‑train to other perioperative areas may be an option.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

Two (2) years of nursing experience.

Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Johnston Health

Organization Unit: Endoscopy –

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Salary Range: $35.58 – $54.42 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Rotating

Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield

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 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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