RN Clinical Nurse III - Intermediate and Acute Care

UNC Health • Raleigh, NC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse III works in the 29-bed Intermediate and Acute Care unit at UNC Rex in Raleigh, which has an average nursing ratio of 1:4 and serves a diverse patient population, including general and thoracic postoperative patients, cardiovascular patients requiring drip management, and cardiac patients with acute exacerbations and unstable angina. The nurse practices at a competent-to-expert level, demonstrating expertise in caring for patients with complex problems and clinical leadership through contributions to standards of care and unit goals. The Clinical Nurse III serves as a role model and preceptor, supports staff learning, and participates in efforts to increase nursing knowledge.

The role includes assessing patients and anticipating discharge needs; collaborating with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams on care plans; implementing and evaluating care; and educating patients and staff. The nurse also contributes to unit goals, performance improvement, research activities, and professional development. This is a full-time, onsite position with a day schedule and 36 standard hours per week.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
• If hired after January 6, 2014, enroll in an accredited program within four years of employment and obtain a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of the employment date.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
• At least one year of nursing experience.
• For positions at magnet hospitals, professional certification relevant to the practice area and on the ANCC Magnet-approved list is required within the probationary period of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in intermediate care is preferred.
• Recent experience in an inpatient setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize data from complex situations to prioritize care, including physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Communicate meaningful assessment findings and anticipate patient and family discharge needs.
• Build relationships with families that support their ability to advocate for the patient and themselves.
• Identify and address personal and team learning needs; participate in developing and presenting staff education.
• Help develop and use patient education materials relevant to the patient population.
• Evaluate patient progress and revise plans of care while remaining accountable for carrying out assigned plan components.
• Provide expert care for patients with complex problems, including physical, psychosocial, and educational aspects of care.
• Perform bedside point-of-care testing as required by the patient care plan.
• Direct implementation of care plans and serve as a resource to other staff members.
• Use hospital standards, policies, and procedures when delivering care.
• Develop and pursue professional growth goals, meeting agreed timelines or renegotiating them with a supervisor.
• Support intra- and interdepartmental collaboration and model nursing involvement.
• Consult on phases of the nursing process throughout the hospital.
• Participate in developing and achieving unit goals and in performance improvement activities.
• Use communication systems effectively and promote cost-effective care.
• Provide effective feedback to coworkers and incorporate public policy and regulatory guidance into practice.
• Promote a safe, clean environment.
• Collaborate with patients and families to prepare or update plans of care, using multidisciplinary resources and appropriate communication methods.
• Identify and address cultural and ethnic issues in care planning and prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
• Read relevant nursing research, discuss its potential application, apply findings with assistance, contribute ideas and questions, assist with research data collection, and share knowledge with staff.
• Serve as a preceptor for new employees and role model for other staff.

Benefits

• UNC Rex Incentive Program, with a choice of a Commitment Incentive or Tuition Loan Forgiveness incentive.
• Relocation assistance when applicable.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level