UNC Health Care
RN Clinical Nurse II- Cardiovascular & Thoracic Critical Care Unit Night Shift
UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Description
The Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit is located in the new, state-of-the-art North Carolina Surgical Hospital and is part of the UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care.
This fast‑paced, Beacon Award for Excellence‑designated, 40‑bed unit specializes in the care of critically ill patients with cardiothoracic and vascular disease.
Key Features of the Unit:
Located within the advanced North Carolina Surgical Hospital
Part of the renowned UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care
40‑bed unit with a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment
Recognized with the Beacon Award for Excellence
Provides expert care to patients with cardiothoracic and vascular conditions
Common Surgical Procedures:
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Heart valve repairs and replacements
Heart transplants and lung transplants
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implementation
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Aortic and thoracic aneurysm repairs
Complex esophageal, thoracic, and vascular surgeries
CTCCU is currently accepting applications for a full‑time, night shift position, 7 pm‑7 am. This position includes an excellent benefit package.
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 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. 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. 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. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Gives feedback to co‑workers. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all.
Patient Assessment:
Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. 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. 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.
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:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.
Job Details:
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Salary Range: $34.22 – $48.38 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:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
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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The Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit is located in the new, state-of-the-art North Carolina Surgical Hospital and is part of the UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care.
This fast‑paced, Beacon Award for Excellence‑designated, 40‑bed unit specializes in the care of critically ill patients with cardiothoracic and vascular disease.
Key Features of the Unit:
Located within the advanced North Carolina Surgical Hospital
Part of the renowned UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care
40‑bed unit with a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment
Recognized with the Beacon Award for Excellence
Provides expert care to patients with cardiothoracic and vascular conditions
Common Surgical Procedures:
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Heart valve repairs and replacements
Heart transplants and lung transplants
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implementation
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Aortic and thoracic aneurysm repairs
Complex esophageal, thoracic, and vascular surgeries
CTCCU is currently accepting applications for a full‑time, night shift position, 7 pm‑7 am. This position includes an excellent benefit package.
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 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. 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. 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. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Gives feedback to co‑workers. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all.
Patient Assessment:
Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. 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. 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.
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:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.
Job Details:
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Salary Range: $34.22 – $48.38 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:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
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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