UNC Health
RN Clinical Nurse II (Per Diem)- Medical Surgical ICU (MSICU)
UNC Health, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Description
Medical Surgical ICU (MSICU)
The UNC Rex Medical Surgical ICU is a 20‑bed unit for adult and geriatric medical and surgical patients, as well as overflow cardiac and neuro intensive care. It provides direct post‑operative recovery for patients undergoing major surgery, and cares for medically complex patients requiring intensive care.
The unit’s care includes patients with ARDS on a ventilator, proning, vasoactive titration, sedation, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), target temperature management therapy (TTM), and bedside procedures such as percutaneous tracheostomy and bronchoscopy.
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.
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 using the nursing process in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities
Education
– Participate in identifying and meeting learning needs of self, attend education programs, use patient education materials, assess readiness to learn of patient/family/caregivers, evaluate developmental level and factors affecting learning.
Evaluation of Care
– Identify expected patient outcomes, revise plan of care with guidance, participate in interdisciplinary team discussions, communicate information to promote continuity of care.
Implementation
– Demonstrate competence in caring for patients with complex problems, perform bedside point‑of‑care testing, utilize organizational standards and policies, prioritize care, consult appropriate resources regarding complex care or high‑risk discharge planning.
Leadership
– Develop professional growth goals, maintain goals within time frame, promote intra/interdepartmental collaboration, participate in unit goals and performance improvement, use communication systems, promote cost‑effective care, give feedback to co‑workers, support a safe, clean, secure environment, stay aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines.
Patient Assessment
– Recognize data from complex situations to determine priorities, include physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs, synthesize assessment data before communication, assess and anticipate discharge needs, develop relationships with families to advocate for patients.
Planning
– Collaborate with patient/family to prepare or update plan of care, use multidisciplinary resources, apply full range of communication, address cultural and ethnic issues, prioritize tasks for complex problems.
Research
– Read applicable journals, bring ideas and questions to staff for assessment of applicability.
Education Requirements
Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
For hires 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/Abilities Requirements (No specific items were listed in the original posting.)
Job Details Location: US:NC:Raleigh
EEO Statement 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’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as for applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities.
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Medical Surgical ICU (MSICU)
The UNC Rex Medical Surgical ICU is a 20‑bed unit for adult and geriatric medical and surgical patients, as well as overflow cardiac and neuro intensive care. It provides direct post‑operative recovery for patients undergoing major surgery, and cares for medically complex patients requiring intensive care.
The unit’s care includes patients with ARDS on a ventilator, proning, vasoactive titration, sedation, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), target temperature management therapy (TTM), and bedside procedures such as percutaneous tracheostomy and bronchoscopy.
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.
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 using the nursing process in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities
Education
– Participate in identifying and meeting learning needs of self, attend education programs, use patient education materials, assess readiness to learn of patient/family/caregivers, evaluate developmental level and factors affecting learning.
Evaluation of Care
– Identify expected patient outcomes, revise plan of care with guidance, participate in interdisciplinary team discussions, communicate information to promote continuity of care.
Implementation
– Demonstrate competence in caring for patients with complex problems, perform bedside point‑of‑care testing, utilize organizational standards and policies, prioritize care, consult appropriate resources regarding complex care or high‑risk discharge planning.
Leadership
– Develop professional growth goals, maintain goals within time frame, promote intra/interdepartmental collaboration, participate in unit goals and performance improvement, use communication systems, promote cost‑effective care, give feedback to co‑workers, support a safe, clean, secure environment, stay aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines.
Patient Assessment
– Recognize data from complex situations to determine priorities, include physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs, synthesize assessment data before communication, assess and anticipate discharge needs, develop relationships with families to advocate for patients.
Planning
– Collaborate with patient/family to prepare or update plan of care, use multidisciplinary resources, apply full range of communication, address cultural and ethnic issues, prioritize tasks for complex problems.
Research
– Read applicable journals, bring ideas and questions to staff for assessment of applicability.
Education Requirements
Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
For hires 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/Abilities Requirements (No specific items were listed in the original posting.)
Job Details Location: US:NC:Raleigh
EEO Statement 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’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as for applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities.
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